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Roman Coin: Constantine II AE3, Camp Gate browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pre AD 1000: Item # 686134
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Constantine II was one of the sons and heirs of Constantine I ("the Great"). Rulership of the Roman Empire was split between Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans when their father died in 337 AD, with Constantine II receiving the westernmost portion of the Empire. Warfare broke out between the brothers within a matter of years, and Constantine II was killed in combat against Constans in Italy in 340.
AGE: 326-328 AD OBVERSE: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOBC. Bust facing left. REVERSE: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS ("The future of the state rests with Constantine's heirs"). Campgate with two turrets and star in between. Minted in Thessalonica; exe. reads SMTS(delta). See RIC VII #157, page 519 for the type. |
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