Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.50 g, 12 h), Rome, 355-357. FL IVL CONST-ANTIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a star, on his left shoulder. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / (palm)RSMЄ(palm) Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, holding spear in her left hand, and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated to left with her right foot on prow on the right, holding scepter in her left hand, supporting between them a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX. Depeyrot 13/1. RIC 291. Boldly struck and with a dramatic Rome style portrait. Struck from a somewhat rusty reverse die, otherwise, virtually as struck.