Constans (337-350). Multiple ou médaillon du poids de 1,5 solidus 342, Trèves.

ROMAN EMPIRE Constans (337-350). Multiple or medallion of the weight of 1.5 solidus 342, Trier. Obv. L IVL CONS - TANS P F AVG. Bust wearing a diadem, draped and cuirassed, facing right. Rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS / TR. The Emperor in military uniform, standing, facing left, left arm on a shield and right arm holding a trophy. RIC.- (Cn6 - cf. 120 with legend Cn4) - Gnecchi - - Depeyrot - ; Gold – 6.69g – 25.5mm – 6h. From the Roma Numismatics XIV, September 21st 2017, n° 809 NGC MS 5/5 3/5 wavy flan. Unique and unedited with this obverse legend. Spectacular module, well-struck and centered. The flan is barely bent. Beautiful golden color. Uncirculated. When Constantine II dies (summer 340), Constantius II and Constans rule together. Constans inherits the West of the Empire : Spain, Brittany, Gaul and also Africa. He launches a campaign against the Franks in 341-342 before going to Great Britain to fight the Picts in 343. Our medallion has probably been struck during this period, when the Emperor passes through Trier, in 342. An example of this medallion, with developed legend PIVS FELIX, is currently in Berlin.