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Ancient Roman Silver Siliqua of Constantius II Lyon France

£220.00 Approx $273.97, €256.11

Code: 11930



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 Constans 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

A nice ancient coin in GVF condition.

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Siliqua

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 347 - 355 A.D.

MINTMARK: LVG (Lyon in France)

SIZE: 16.86mm diameter

WEIGHT: 1.81 grams

ATTRIBUTION: RIC VIII 214

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Essex.