Bronze Centenionalis of Emperor Constans - C.7580Origin: Minted in ThessalonicaCirca: 348 AD to 358 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The fourth or fifth  More »

Bronze Centenionalis of Emperor Constans - C.7580Origin: Minted in ThessalonicaCirca: 348 AD to 358 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The fourth or fifth son of Constantine the Great, Constans was bestowed the title Caesar by his father in 333. When Constantine died in 337, Constans and his two brothers, Constantius II and Constantine II, each adopted the title of Augustus and divided the empire among themselves. Constans took control of Italy, Africa, and Illyricum (the northwestern Balkans). In 340 Constantine II—ruler of Spain, Gaul, and Britain—invaded northern Italy but was defeated and killed by Constans' army at Aquileia. This victory gave Constans control over the entire western half of the empire. He defended his realm successfully against the Franks in 341 and two years later visited Britain. In 350, however, he was overthrown and killed in Gaul by the usurper Magnus Magnentius. Overall Constans is remembered as an ardent orthodox Christian and vigorous opponent of paganism.   « Less

Bronze Centenionalis of Emperor Constans - C.7598Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 348 AD to 358 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The fourth or fifth son of  More »

Bronze Centenionalis of Emperor Constans - C.7598Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 348 AD to 358 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The fourth or fifth son of Constantine the Great, Constans was bestowed the title Caesar by his father in 333. When Constantine died in 337, Constans and his two brothers, Constantius II and Constantine II, each adopted the title of Augustus and divided the empire among themselves. Constans took control of Italy, Africa, and Illyricum (the northwestern Balkans). In 340 Constantine II—ruler of Spain, Gaul, and Britain—invaded northern Italy but was defeated and killed by Constans' army at Aquileia. This victory gave Constans control over the entire western half of the empire. He defended his realm successfully against the Franks in 341 and two years later visited Britain. In 350, however, he was overthrown and killed in Gaul by the usurper Magnus Magnentius. Overall Constans is remembered as an ardent orthodox Christian and vigorous opponent of paganism.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0273Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I,  More »

Bronze Follis of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0273Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0274Origin: Minted in SisciCirca: 307 AD to 337 ACollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0274Origin: Minted in SisciCirca: 307 AD to 337 ACollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0280Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called  More »

Bronze Follis of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0280Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0357Origin: Minted in HeracleaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I,  More »

Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0357Origin: Minted in HeracleaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0495Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0495Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Emperor Constantine the Great - C.0501Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 306 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called  More »

Bronze Follis of Emperor Constantine the Great - C.0501Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 306 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0507Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0507Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0571Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.0571Origin: Minted in SisciaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less