58, Lot: 147. Estimate $75. Sold for $66. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CONSTANTIUS II. 337-361 AD. Æ 23mm (22mm, 5.85 gm). Siscia mint. Struck under Vetranio, 350 AD. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind head / Constantius standing left, holding standard with chi-rho on banner and spear, being crowned by Victory; A/•DSIS*. RIC VIII 282. Good VF, dark green patina, spots of light encrustation. ($75)

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.