Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7028 Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine  More »

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7028 Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7030Origin: Minted in Siscia Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine  More »

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7030Origin: Minted in Siscia Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7067 Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 316 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Although  More »

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7067 Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 316 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Although Constantius I, full name FLAVIUS VALERIUS CONSTANTIUS, led a celebrated life, we will eternal be remembered foremost for fathering Constantine I, better known as Constantine the Great. Constantius I was a general and administrator under Emperor Maximian and achieved the rank of Caesar in 293. On the establishment of the tetrarchy (comprising two senior Augusti and two junior Caesars), Emperor Diocletian appointed him Emperor of the West and lands including Gaul. Following a long series of battles with barbarian invaders, Constantius arrived in Britain where he continued his policy of showing mercy and restoring defenses. While engaged in a campaign against the Picts (an ancient Scottish tribe), he died at Eboracum (modern York, England). His son, Constantine the Great, would become the first Emperor to convert to Christianity and the founder of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. However, Constantine the Great’s historical accomplishments were a reflection of his father’s ability as a general and generosity as a ruler.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7071Origin: Minted in Thessalonika Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze  More »

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7071Origin: Minted in Thessalonika Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7075Origin: Minted in Nicomedia Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze  More »

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7075Origin: Minted in Nicomedia Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7114Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was  More »

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7114Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7122Origin: Minted in Sisci Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II  More »

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7122Origin: Minted in Sisci Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7128Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II  More »

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7128Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7134Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: RomanMedium: Bronze Constantine II was  More »

Bronze Coin of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7134Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: RomanMedium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7148Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine  More »

Bronze Follis of Constantine II Struck While Caesar - C.7148Origin: Minted in Antioch Circa: 316 AD to 335 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Bronze Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting.   « Less