Hello folks. I just received an ancient coin that was described as being "from around the 4th century AD." I can make out the letters "TIU" on the upper-right edge, followed by what appears to be a space, then "AUG." It also bears a pretty close resemblance to this coin I found of Constantius II.
Here's a photo. Is it safe to assume this is definitely a coin of Constantius II?
DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirass bust right
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
soldier spearing falling enemy horseman who wears Phrygian helmet and is reaching backwards; shield on ground to right. ASIS Reversed Z in exergue.
I believe the coin was struck to commemorate Constantius's victory over the Sarmatians. He was acclaimed Sarmaticus twice, Gothicus once, there are records of him fighting the Sarmatians in the 350's but no real evidence he fought the Goths at that time.
Quite possible. This is a huge series with many mints and officinas . Its probably the most common type of Roman coin. It's interesting that they don't mention his Sarmaticus or Gothicus titles!
"The evil that men do lives after them;
The good is oft interred with their bones"