Constantius II, AE Follis, Antioch Mint, 347-348 AD

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Description

Roman Imperial, Constantius II,  337-361 AD, AE Follis (bronze, 1.98g, 14.6mm), Antioch Mint, 347-348 AD
Obv: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG; Pearl-diademed head of Constantius II to right
Rev: VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX; in four lines within laurel wreath; SMANEI in exergue
Ref: RIC 113 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF
Note: Constantius II was the son of Constantine the Great and ruled as Roman Emperor from AD 337 to 361. His reign was characterized by conflicts with rival claimants to the throne, religious controversies, and invasions along the empire’s borders. Constantius II is remembered for his efforts to maintain stability in the Eastern Roman Empire during a period of significant upheaval. The Follis of Constantius II provides valuable insights into the late Roman monetary system and the use of coinage for propagating imperial ideology and loyalty. The inscription on the reverse reflects the traditional Roman practice of making votive offerings for the emperor’s well-being and longevity, reinforcing the cult of the emperor and his divine status.