- Stock: Sold
- Model: HOC SIG *sirm
This coin was struck under Vetranio in the name of Constantius II during the turbulent period of Magnentius' revolt in 350 AD. The reverse legend ('by this sign you shall conquer') refers to the divinely inspired vision of Constantine the Great before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, and thus alludes to Vetranio's loyalty to the house of Constantine. Vetranio eventually handed over his legions to Constantius II at Naissus, afterward withdrawing into an honorable retirement at Prusa in Bithynia. Very rare for Sirmium.
CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Centenionalis. Sirmium
Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG.
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to lthe eft.
Rev: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS / A / *SIRM
Constantius standing left, holding signum and scepter, and being crowned by Victory to right; III in field
RIC VIII 23
Condition: veryfine.
Weight: 5,2 gms
Diameter: 24 mm.