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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;svessien, post: 7040676, member: 15481&quot;]My favorite emperor tends to vary with where my collection focus is. Right now I’m into the 4th and 5th century, and the favorite candidates are few and far between, but Constantius II strikes me as a competent, albeit cruel, no-nonsense ruler who dealt with a lot during a long reign (24 years on the throne is an achievement). </p><p>Here’s my nicest coin of Constantius II, bought just a month ago:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1274094[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Constantius II, 337-361 AV Solidus Nicomedia circa 351-355,&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear and shield.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis seated on throne holding between them shield.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reference: C 112. RIC 74. Depeyrot 5/2.</p><p><br /></p><p>Size: 20.4mm., 4.26g[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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