Code: 12156
This is a nice ancient Roman silver Siliqua of emperor Constantius II minted at Lyon in France between 347 - 355 A.D.
Obverse: D N CONSTANTIVS PF AVG "Our Lord Constantius Pious Fortunate August (Emperor)" pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VICTORIA DD NN AVG "Victory of Our Lords and Augusti" - Victory walking left holding wreath and palm, one wing visible
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Siliqua
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 347 - 355 A.D.
MINTMARK: LVG (Lyon in France)
SIZE: 17.3mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.7 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC VIII 214
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Shrewsbury.
