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Help Needed To Identify Roman Solidusfiivlconstantivs Nobc

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Hi guys. I recently bought a book of coins, most of which turned out to be of quite low value, but found this gold coin hiding in there. I've had nothing to do with ancient coins, so was hoping someone out there could help, and this seemed a good forum to start. From what I can gather from the internet, my best bet is that it's from around 330AD.
Obverse- FIIVLCONSTANTIUS NOBC
Reverse- Two soldiers with spear/shield- Can't make it out, but judging by other examples I've seen on the net, I'm thinking it says GLORIA EXERCITVS
Mint- PCONS (3rd workshop- not sure if this gels with 330AD)

I just can't find an exact match out there for the head, although many have been close...


Help-Needed-To-Identify-Roman-Solidusfiivlconstantivs-Nobc

As far as the issue of whether its genuine, there doesn't seem to be any of the obvious signs as denoted on the internet (gives a satisfying tink when dropped onto tiles etc.).

It weighs 2.21 grams, which I understand is unusually light for a solidus, although it does have the two central standards on the reverse (which was subsequently reduced to one as the size of the coin was reduced in later years).

Anyway, that's what I've been able to snoop out. I have no idea of value. It could be anywhere from 300 to 3000 as far as I know. Any approximate value would be also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
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Sorry to tell you but this is not a gold coin, it is a bronze AE3 of Constantine II (Jr.) the son of Constantine the Great. The color looks gold because when bronze is polished it takes on a bit of a gold color.
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Why doesn't that surprise me- all the solidi didn't seem to fit. I guess they've ruined any small value by removing the patina...
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Your coin is actually Constantius II

ARLES mint Reference RIC VII 367

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right

GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers, helmeted, standing with spears and shields, facing two standards between them with narrow shafts and banners, upright palm branch above. Mintmark SCONST.
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Gold colored LRB.
I would buy it, if the price was OK.,
That price being at least lower than a non colored LRB for the same condition.
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