I found a nice upgrade to for one mf my FTR galley types, for Constans. It has some gold toned silvering left on it. It also came with an interesting tag. I got it for under $20 ^_^ Constans centenionalis. D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constans standing left on galley, holding Phoenix and labarum, piloted by Victory, R [O or Q ?] in ex. My other example.
That's a very nice example. I'm glad that you got it. Is it the larger size, which would make it RIC VIII Rome 109? It's much nicer than mine which is RE rather than RQ as on yours. Constans - AE2 Obv:- DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, Rev:- FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Phoenix and labarum, Victory sitting at the stern, steering the ship Minted in Rome; (//RE) Reference:– RIC VIII Rome 109 I see to be a bit of a fan of the series. I have two more Constans and three Constantius II from Rome. Constans - AE2 Obv:- DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley Minted in Rome; (B | _ //RE), A.D. 348 - A.D. 350 Reference:– RIC VIII Rome 117 (R) Constans - AE2 Obv:– D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind Rev:– FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Phoenix and labarum, Victory sitting at the stern, steering the ship Minted in Rome (A | _ //RQ). Reference:- RIC VIII Rome 152 (C2) Ex Collection Freimut Hüther (1935-2016), Germany, collected since the 1940’s Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Rome 107 AE2 Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diadem, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley Minted in Rome (//RE). Reference:- RIC VIII Rome 107 (C) 23.95 mm. 4.31gms. 180 degrees Constantius II - AE2 Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Laurel and rosette diadem, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley Minted in Rome (D | _ //RE). Reference:- RIC VIII Rome 124 var (unlisted officina, 124 is R3) Constantius II - AE2 Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley Minted in Rome (E | _ //RS). A.D. 348 - 350 Reference:- RIC VIII Rome Unlisted (127 var, not listed with RS, 127 is R2)
Thanks all, and thanks Matin. Wasn't sure if it was 107 or 109 , danes pdf doesnt list which emperor they are. Excellent examples btw!
@randygeki , That's a lovely example with sharp devices and considerable eye-appeal. Martin's last two also 'jump off' the screen for me as well. VERY NICE!!!
Opps, I forgot to post my example of Constantius II: Constantius II, 337-361. Thessalonica, circa AD 348-351 Follis, Æ D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and a standard with Chi-Rho in the banner; Victory at helm steers the ship. TESA in ex. 24 mm., 5,42 g. very fine RIC VIII 119
Constantius II, 337-361. Thessalonica, circa AD 348-351 Follis, Æ should be classified Ric 107, instead of Ric 119, because of its weight.
That's a beauty, @randygeki ! And an excellent deal, too. I recently acquired a Constans FEL TEMP too, but with the barbarian and hut reverse from the Cyzicus mint. It came from @Mat via @John Anthony 's latest auction. It didn't photograph well in natural sunlight, though.
