ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius II ~ 337-361 (351-354) ~ AE Centenionalis (5.24g) ~ Bust right ~ Soldier standing left, spearing a fallen horseman, gamma left, SMKS in ex. (Cyzicus mint) ~ SR-18166, RIC-8,92 ~ EF/VF

the Holy Roman Emperor who ruled a vast Habsburg empire

just like today

the Frankish king known as the "Father of Europe

given the title Prussian Court Medalist

a medal die maker and designer of coins and medals

On obverse: Dancing young lady with cup of grapes

Designed by Gottfried Bernhard Loos

General Warden of the Prussian Mint

999 fine) gem proof from the partially-recognized Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Western Sahara) commemorates the European Community (now European Union) and features two of the most significant figures in European history

See some of his other work here: https://collection

The reverse depicts Charles V

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