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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1045988, member: 19463&quot;]I&#039;ll comment on the Constans since I consider it the pick of the litter.&nbsp; When the coinage reform of 348 brought out FEL TEMP REPARATIO coins in three denominations the two emperor brothers did not agree on what designs would be used.&nbsp; For the high value denomination, Constantius II liked the Falling Horseman but Constans used the galley scene.&nbsp; For the middle denomination, Constans liked this hut scene while Constantius II prefered two captives and no hut with his soldier.&nbsp; The left facing bust signified the middle denomination.&nbsp;&nbsp; You should not pass up the chance when offered one of the less common mismatches where the mint used the obverse of one brother with the preferred reverse of the other.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The odd thing is that each mint striking huts used a different variety of tree.&nbsp; You can ID the on part legend coins by comparing leaves with more clear coin.&nbsp; Yours is Aquilea (a mint I do not own in a hut).&nbsp; Some trees were similar but still different while others were very distinct.&nbsp; I&#039;ll show a Constantius II from Thessalonica and a Constans from Heraclea.&nbsp; Compare the leaves on these three and watch sales for other variations.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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