| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  |
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|   | This type, with the emperor holding a Victory on Globe, is only listed as an AE 3 (17-19 mm diameter). |
| RL57035. Bronze AE 2, Unpublished(?); cf. RIC VIII 122, LRBC 1649 (AE 3), VF, a little rough, weight 4.384 g, maximum diameter 22.9 mm, die axis 0o, Thessalonica mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constans standing left on galley, Victory on globe in right, labarum (chi rho Christogram standard) in left, Victory seated in stern steering ship, A in left field, TSA in ex; $90.00 (€69.30) |
|  | Constans, Constantine's youngest son, inherited part of the Western Empire. In 340, Constantine II, his brother, invaded his territory but was killed leaving Constans in total control of the West. In 350, however, his general Magnentius rebelled. Constans tried to escape but overtaken and killed. |
| RL64020. Bronze AE 2, RIC VIII 116, VF, weight 4.081 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, globe in right; reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier standing left, spearing horseman who has fallen to his hands and knees and is wearing a pointed (Parthian) cap, TSΓ* in ex; $90.00 (€69.30) |
|  | RIC lists this type as scarce, however, we believe it is rare. |
| RL56550. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 13, LRBC 588, aVF, weight 1.577 g, maximum diameter 16.1 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 337 - 340 A.D.; obverse D N FL CONSTANS AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SECVRI-TAS REIP, Securitas standing facing, head right, long scepter in right, leaning with left elbow on column, R leaf T in ex; rare; $80.00 (€61.60) |
|  | In 334, the Goths protected the Danube frontier against an invasion by the Vandals. |
| RL50435. Bronze AE 3, RIC VII 378, LRBC 381, aVF, sandy patina, weight 2.595 g, maximum diameter 17.1 mm, die axis 180o, Arelatum (Arles) mint, as caesar, 333 - 334 A.D.; obverse FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking two standards in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, SCONST in exergue; rare (RIC R4); $45.00 (€34.65) |
|  | In 348, the Goth bishop Wulfila escaped religious persecution by the Gothic chieftain Athanaric and obtained permission from Constantius II to migrate with his flock of converts to Moesia and settle near Nicopolis ad Istrum (Bulgaria). |
| BB54582. Bronze AE 2, RIC VIII 103, LRBC 88, VF, turquoise patina, weight 2.945 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 0o, Aquileia mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, globe in right; reverse FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO, helmeted soldier, leading barbarian with right hand from hut under tree, spear in left, AQT• in ex; $40.00 (€30.80) |
|  | In 337 A.D., Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeeded their father Constantine I and ruled as co-emperors. The Roman Empire was divided between the three Augusti. A number of descendants of Constantius Chlorus, including the caesar Delmatius, as well as officials of the Roman Empire, were executed. The three Augusti denied responsibility for the purge. |
| RL62217. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 99, VF, weight 1.907 g, maximum diameter 16.1 mm, die axis 0o, 3rd officina, Siscia mint, 9 Sep 337 - Spring 340 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-S P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, ΓSIS and dotted crescent in ex; $40.00 (€30.80) |
|  | The Christogram, a ligature of Chi and Rho, the first two letters of Christ in Greek, was an early symbol for Christianity. The crucifix was rarely used in early Christian iconography, perhaps because most people then had personally witnessed its gruesome use for public execution. |
| RL62190. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 100, VF, weight 1.254 g, maximum diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 9 Sep 337 - Spring 340; obverse CONSTAN-S P F AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, ESIS and dot within crescent in ex; $36.00 (€27.72) |
|  | The reverse legend translates, "Happy Times Restored." Happy times would not last for Constans. This coinage was among his last issues before his general Magnentius rebelled and had him killed. |
| RL62364. Bronze centenionalis, RIC VIII 86, gVF, weight 3.190 g, maximum diameter 21.8 mm, die axis 180o, Cyzicus mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe in right; reverse FEL TEMP REP-ARATIO, Constans walking right, looking back left, leading barbarian from hut under tree, holding spear, star above, SMKΓ in ex; $36.00 (€27.72) |
|  | This is the first example of this variety, with a star in the center, handled by Forum. |
| BB52041. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 187, LRBC 795, aVF, weight 1.554 g, maximum diameter 15.0 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 347 - 348 A.D.; obverse CONSTANS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, two victories standing confronted, each holding a wreath and palm frond, star in center, ASIS in ex; rare (RIC R3); $34.00 (€26.18) |
|  | Constans, Constantine's youngest son, inherited part of the Western Empire. In 340, Constantine II, his brother, invaded his territory but was killed leaving Constans in total control of the West. In 350, however, his general Magnentius rebelled. Constans tried to escape but overtaken and killed. |
| BB62102. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 181, F, weight 1.703 g, maximum diameter 15.9 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 347 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-S P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTOR-IA AVGG, Victory walking left, looking right, holding wreath in each hand, Chi-Rho in right field, *BSIS* in ex; rare type; $34.00 (€26.18) |
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