Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 6 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 stellate pattern, on his left shoulder. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / RSMT(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 14/1. RIC 293. A very well centered, sharply struck and lustrous piece with an impressive military bust. A few very small die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.