This Roman coin has the Emperor with the head turned left ( To viewer ). It is the only one in my collection with such a design. The reverse seems also interesting with some green patina. Could it be scarce? Any value.. Thanks Charles
There are several of the period that appeared left. They are not particularly special just from being left. In some cases that is the only way the particular type comes.
It's a nice coin, but not scarce. Also it's not Constantine II, but Constantius II. Gotta read those legends carefully. Here's mine, from Heraclea mint. Constantius II, 317-361 AD AE3, 19mm, 3.4g, 12h; Heraclea mint: 326 Obv.: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left. Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; Camp-gate with two turrets, no doors; 6 stone layers; star above // SMH epsilon dot Reference: RIC VII Heraclea 84
J.A Your coin and mine might well belong to Emperor Constantius 1 who ruled from 305 to 306 as Caesar under Emperor august Maximian. That was during the Tetrarchy which was founded by Emperor Diocletian. Constantius 1 was also known as Constance Chlore and was the father of Constantine the Great. As for Constantius 2, also known as Constance 2 and born in 317, he ruled from 337 to 361 and was the son of Constantine the Great, together with his brothers Constantine 2 ( 337- 340 ) and Constans (337- 350 ). The Roman Empire is divided.. Please consider this historic approach. Thanks . Charles
Constantius Chlorus was Flavius Valerius Constantius. Your obverse legend, and mine, read FL IVL CONSTANTIVS, or Flavius Julius Constantius, who was Constantius II.
Steve, I love seeing this coin every time you post it. It may be the pic, but it seems to have some very fine porosity. Still, I can't imagine it looked any better the day it came off the presses, other than being shiny bronze. Really a great example of the type!
Thank you for your extended contribution. And as they say in French: We always need to learn. On apprend toujours... Charles
neat markings on the bottom row of bricks of the OP campgate, cool oblique bricks...I don't remember seeing that.
Bruck records this as one of the Siscian varieties, although the top tier of the OP coin is slightly different. Second row, second figure... The OP coin is slightly different in ornamentation at the top of the campgate, but Bruck is by no means exhaustive. It would be an interesting project to collect campgate varieties - there are certainly enough of them to hold one's interest.
