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RIC VIII 99, B Constans, AE4. CONSTAN-S PF AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them, chi-rho on banner. Mintmark: BSIS dot in crescent. RIC VIII Siscia 99.Castvlo
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Constans, Siscia RIC VIII 199Constans, AE 3, Sisica
Obverse: DN CONSTANS PF AVG, pearl diademed and curiassed bust right.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing facing, head left, holding Phoenix on globe and labarum on galley, Victory sits at the helm.
Gamma SIST(symbol 3) in ex. Siscia mint, 18.9 mm, 2.0 g.NORMAN K
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Constans, RIC VIII 141 HeracleaConstans, AE 3, 333-336 CE.
Obverse: FLI CONSTANS NOB CAES, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers facing each other holding spears and shields with two standards between them.
SMHE in ex. Heraclea mint, 17.7mm, 2.4 g.NORMAN K
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Constans, RIC VIII 199a SisciaConstans, AE 4,
Obverse: DN CONSTANS PF AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing facing, head left, holding Phoenix on globe and holding a labarum on galley. Victory sits on helm.
Mintmark episilon SIS (symbol1) in ex. Siscia. 17 mm, 2.0 g.
NORMAN K
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Constans, RIC VIII 51, Cyzicus
Constans, AE 4, 347-348 CE.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS PF AVG, diademed bust right.
Reverse: VOT XX MVLT XXX WITHIN WREATH.
Mintmark SMK, Cyzicus 14.2mm, 1.5 g.
NORMAN K
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Constans, RIC VIII 27 HeracleaRare left facing Constans as Augustus
Obverse: CONSTANS PF AVG, laurel and rosette diademed, draped & cuirassed bust left.
Reverse: GLORIA EXER CITVS, two soldiers standing facing each other and holding a spear in one hand and resting the other hand on shield withone standard between them.
SMHE in ex. Heraclea mint. 16.15 mm., 2.2 g.NORMAN K
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Constans, RIC VIII 79 AquileiaObverse: CONSTAN-S PF AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, Two Victories facing each other with wreaths and palms
Mintmark: dot AQS, 15.5 mm., 1.1 g.
NORMAN K
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RIC.188 Constans (AE4, Victoriae DD Avgg Q NN)Constans, caesar (333-337), western emperor (337-350)
AE4: Victoriae DD Avgg Q NN (346-358, Trèves mint)
bronze, 15mm diameter, 1.65g, die axis 6h
A/ CONSTAN-S P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
R/ VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN / TRS in exergue / * in field; 2 facing Victories holding palm and wreath
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(0333) CONSTANS333 - 337 (as Caesar)
337 - 350 AD (as Augustus)
AE 17.5 mm, 1.68 g
O: CONSTANS NOB CAES: Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
R:GLORI-A EXER-CITVS: Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, one standardlaney
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03. Constans / 2 soldiers and standard.AE 4, 337 - 341, Siscia mint.
Obverse: CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS / Two soldiers, each holding spear and shield, one standard between them. Christogram on standard.
Mint mark: BSIS (crescent and dot)
1.57 gm., 17 mm.
RIC #99; LRBC #774; Sear #18546.Callimachus
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08. Constans / 2 Victories.AE 4, 341 - 348, Siscia mint.
Obverse: CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans.
Reverse: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN / Two Victories facing, each holding palm banch and wreath.
Mint mark: ASIS; HR monogram between the two Victories.
1.56 gm., 16 mm.
RIC #192; LRBC #799; Sear #18632.Callimachus
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090a02. Constans Cyzicus Mint 337-340 AD. Obv: CONSTA-NS P F AVG Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left Rev: GLOR•IA EXERC-ITVS Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed,, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard 16mm, 1.46g. RIC 13. lawrence c
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1 ConstansConstans, AE23. DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, emperor on galley left, holding Victory on globe and labarum, Victory seated to right at the helm. Mintmark: TRP.
Trier
RIC VIII 219
Ex Bridgnorth 2007Randygeki(h2)
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12. Constans / Wreath.AE 4, 347 - 348, Nicomedia mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans.
Reverse: VOT XX MVLT XXX in wreath.
Mint mark: SMNΔ.
1.08 gm., 14 mm.
RIC #59; LRBC #1157; Sear #18643.Callimachus
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14 ConstansConstans, AE2. Silvered Thessalonica. DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, holding globe / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman who is bare-headed, forwards, on hands and knees. Mintmark TSA star. RIC VIII Thessalonica 116.
The obv. isnt as bad as it looks, the silvering and glare kinda made it awkward to photograph :)Randygeki(h2)
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14 ConstansConstans, AE2. Silvered Thessalonica. DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, holding globe / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman who is bare-headed, forwards, on hands and knees. Mintmark TSB star. RIC VIII Thessalonica 116.
Another apparently common coin according to RIC :)Randygeki(h2)
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1405a, Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. (Alexandria)Bronze AE 4, RIC 37, gVF, Egypt, Alexandria, 1.54g, 15.0mm, 180o, 345-347 A.D. Obverse: D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl diademed head right; Reverse: VOT XX MVLT XXX in wreath, SMALA• in exergue.
Flavius Julius Constans, third and youngest son of Constantine I and Fausta, was born between 320 and 323 A.D. Primary sources for the life and reign of Constans I are scarce. To reconstruct his life and career, one must draw on a variety of references in both fourth century and later works. Raised as a Christian, he was made a Caesar on 25 December 333 A.D. Constans I and his two brothers, after the death of their father on 22 May 337 and the subsequent "massacre of the princes" in which many other relatives were purged, met in the first part of September 337 in Pannonia to re-divide the empire among themselves. There they were acclaimed Augusti by the army. Constans' new realm included Italy, Africa, Illyricum, Macedonia, and Achaea. Shortly before his father's death, Constans' engagement to Olympias, the daughter of the Praetorian Prefect Ablabius, was announced; although the match was never solemnized because of political reasons.
It would appear that Constans was successful in the military sphere. Following his accession to the purple in 337, he seems to have won a victory over the Sarmatians. In 340 Constans was able to beat back an attempt by his brother Constantine II to seize some of his realm. The latter died in a battle fought near Aquileia and Constans absorbed his late brother's territory. In 341 and 342 he conducted a successful campaign against the Franci. He also visited Britain in 343, probably on a military campaign.
As an emperor Constans gets mixed reviews. In what may be a topos, sources suggest that the first part of his reign was moderate but in later years, however, he became overbearing. The emperor apparently attempted to obtain as much money as he could from his subjects and sold government posts to the highest bidder. His favorites were allowed to oppress his subjects. Sources also condemn his homosexuality. He did have some military success and, in addition to other military threats, he had to deal with Donatist-related bandits in North Africa.
Like his father Constantine I and his brother Constantius II, Constans had a deep interest in Christianity. Together with Constantius II he issued (or perhaps re-issued) a ban against pagan sacrifice in 341. The next year, they cautioned against the destruction of pagan temples. Unlike his brother Constantius II, who supported the Arian faction, he stood shoulder to shoulder with Athanasius and other members of the Orthodox clique. In fact, it is due to his request that the Council of Serdica was called to deal with the ecclesiastical squabble between Athanasius of Alexandria and Paul of Constantinople on one side and the Arian faction on the other.
When Magnentius was declared emperor in Gaul during January 350, Constans realized his reign was at an end. When he learned of the revolt, he fled toward Helena, a town in the Pyrenees. Constans was put to death by Gaeso and a band of Magnentius' assassins, who dragged their victim from a temple in which he had sought refuge.
By Michael DiMaio, Jr., Salve Regina University and Robert Frakes, Clarion UniversityPublished: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.
Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Cleisthenes
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1405n, Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. (Siscia)Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. Bronze AE 3, RIC 241, S 3978, VM 69, VF, Siscia, 2.32g, 18.3mm, 180o. Obverse: D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Phoenix radiate, standing on rocky mound, GSIS and symbol in ex; nice green patina.
Flavius Julius Constans, third and youngest son of Constantine I and Fausta, was born between 320 and 323 A.D. Primary sources for the life and reign of Constans I are scarce. To reconstruct his life and career, one must draw on a variety of references in both fourth century and later works. Raised as a Christian, he was made a Caesar on 25 December 333 A.D. Constans I and his two brothers, after the death of their father on 22 May 337 and the subsequent "massacre of the princes" in which many other relatives were purged, met in the first part of September 337 in Pannonia to re-divide the empire among themselves. There they were acclaimed Augusti by the army. Constans' new realm included Italy, Africa, Illyricum, Macedonia, and Achaea. Shortly before his father's death, Constans' engagement to Olympias, the daughter of the Praetorian Prefect Ablabius, was announced; although the match was never solemnized because of political reasons.
It would appear that Constans was successful in the military sphere. Following his accession to the purple in 337, he seems to have won a victory over the Sarmatians. In 340 Constans was able to beat back an attempt by his brother Constantine II to seize some of his realm. The latter died in a battle fought near Aquileia and Constans absorbed his late brother's territory. In 341 and 342 he conducted a successful campaign against the Franci. He also visited Britain in 343, probably on a military campaign.
As an emperor Constans gets mixed reviews. In what may be a topos, sources suggest that the first part of his reign was moderate but in later years, however, he became overbearing. The emperor apparently attempted to obtain as much money as he could from his subjects and sold government posts to the highest bidder. His favorites were allowed to oppress his subjects. Sources also condemn his homosexuality. He did have some military success and, in addition to other military threats, he had to deal with Donatist-related bandits in North Africa.
Like his father Constantine I and his brother Constantius II, Constans had a deep interest in Christianity. Together with Constantius II he issued (or perhaps re-issued) a ban against pagan sacrifice in 341. The next year, they cautioned against the destruction of pagan temples. Unlike his brother Constantius II, who supported the Arian faction, he stood shoulder to shoulder with Athanasius and other members of the Orthodox clique. In fact, it is due to his request that the Council of Serdica was called to deal with the ecclesiastical squabble between Athanasius of Alexandria and Paul of Constantinople on one side and the Arian faction on the other.
When Magnentius was declared emperor in Gaul during January 350, Constans realized his reign was at an end. When he learned of the revolt, he fled toward Helena, a town in the Pyrenees. Constans was put to death by Gaeso and a band of Magnentius' assassins, who dragged their victim from a temple in which he had sought refuge.
By Michael DiMaio, Jr., Salve Regina University and Robert Frakes, Clarion University
Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.
Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.Cleisthenes
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1405t, Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. (Thessalonica )Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D., Bronze AE 3, unattributed; Thessalonica mint, 2.25g, 18.9mm, 0; aVF.
Flavius Julius Constans, third and youngest son of Constantine I and Fausta, was born between 320 and 323 A.D. Primary sources for the life and reign of Constans I are scarce. To reconstruct his life and career, one must draw on a variety of references in both fourth century and later works. Raised as a Christian, he was made a Caesar on 25 December 333 A.D. Constans I and his two brothers, after the death of their father on 22 May 337 and the subsequent "massacre of the princes" in which many other relatives were purged, met in the first part of September 337 in Pannonia to re-divide the empire among themselves. There they were acclaimed Augusti by the army. Constans' new realm included Italy, Africa, Illyricum, Macedonia, and Achaea. Shortly before his father's death, Constans' engagement to Olympias, the daughter of the Praetorian Prefect Ablabius, was announced; although the match was never solemnized because of political reasons.
It would appear that Constans was successful in the military sphere. Following his accession to the purple in 337, he seems to have won a victory over the Sarmatians. In 340 Constans was able to beat back an attempt by his brother Constantine II to seize some of his realm. The latter died in a battle fought near Aquileia and Constans absorbed his late brother's territory. In 341 and 342 he conducted a successful campaign against the Franci. He also visited Britain in 343, probably on a military campaign.
As an emperor Constans gets mixed reviews. In what may be a topos, sources suggest that the first part of his reign was moderate but in later years, however, he became overbearing. The emperor apparently attempted to obtain as much money as he could from his subjects and sold government posts to the highest bidder. His favorites were allowed to oppress his subjects. Sources also condemn his homosexuality. He did have some military success and, in addition to other military threats, he had to deal with Donatist-related bandits in North Africa.
Like his father Constantine I and his brother Constantius II, Constans had a deep interest in Christianity. Together with Constantius II he issued (or perhaps re-issued) a ban against pagan sacrifice in 341. The next year, they cautioned against the destruction of pagan temples. Unlike his brother Constantius II, who supported the Arian faction, he stood shoulder to shoulder with Athanasius and other members of the Orthodox clique. In fact, it is due to his request that the Council of Serdica was called to deal with the ecclesiastical squabble between Athanasius of Alexandria and Paul of Constantinople on one side and the Arian faction on the other.
When Magnentius was declared emperor in Gaul during January 350, Constans realized his reign was at an end. When he learned of the revolt, he fled toward Helena, a town in the Pyrenees. Constans was put to death by Gaeso and a band of Magnentius' assassins, who dragged their victim from a temple in which he had sought refuge.
By Michael DiMaio, Jr., Salve Regina University and Robert Frakes, Clarion University.
Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.
Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.Cleisthenes
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1406a, Constantine II, 22 May 337 - March or April 340 A.D. (Antioch)Constantine II, 22 May 337 - March or April 340 A.D. Bronze AE 3, RIC 87, gVF, Antioch, 2.17g, 17.6mm, 0o, 330-335 A.D. Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers, each holding spear and shield on ground, flanking two standards, SMANE in exergue.
Constantine II (February 317 - 340) was Roman Emperor (337 - 340). The eldest son of Constantine I the Great and Fausta, he was born at Arles. Following the death of his father in 337, Constantine II became Emperor jointly with his brothers Constantius II and Constans. His section of the Empire was Gaul, Britain and Spain. At first, he was the guardian of his younger brother Constans, whose portion was Italy, Africa and Illyria. As Constans came of age, Constantine would not relinquish the guardianship, and in 340 he marched against Constans in Italy, but was defeated at Aquileia and died in battle. Constans came to control Constantine II's portion of the empire.
Cleisthenes
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1406c, Constantine II, 337-340 A.D.Constantine II, 317-340. AE3, RIC VII, 74 ('theta' = r), page 581 2.22 grams, 333-335 AD, Constantinople mint, VF. Obverse : CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C - Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed. Reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS - Two soldiers looking in at each other and both holding a spear; between them, two standards. CONS (theta) (dot) in exergue. Rare.
Constantine II (February 317 - 340) was Roman Emperor (337 - 340). The eldest son of Constantine I the Great and Fausta, he was born at Arles. Following the death of his father in 337, Constantine II became Emperor jointly with his brothers Constantius II and Constans. His section of the Empire was Gaul, Britain and Spain. At first, he was the guardian of his younger brother Constans, whose portion was Italy, Africa and Illyria. As Constans came of age, Constantine would not relinquish the guardianship, and in 340 he marched against Constans in Italy, but was defeated at Aquileia and died in battle. Constans came to control Constantine II's portion of the empire.Cleisthenes
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146 Constans (333-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-350 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VIII 218, -/-//BSISsymbol2M, AE-2 Follis, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Tree, #1146 Constans (333-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-350 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VIII 218, -/-//BSISsymbol2M, AE-2 Follis, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Tree, #1
avers:- D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Cn8, G3L, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe.
revers:- FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO, Constans advancing right, dragging barbarian from hut under tree.
exergo: -/-//BSISsymbol2M, diameter: 20,5-22,0mm, weight: 3,51g, axis: 11h,
mint: Siscia, date: 348-351 AD., ref: RIC-VIII-218-p,
Q-001quadrans
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15. Constans II with Constantine IVBYZANTINE
Constans II, with Constantine IV
641-668. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Const. mint, 3rd off. Struck 654-659.
O: Crowned facing busts of Constans, bearded, and Constantine, beardless; cross above
R: Cross potent on 3 steps; Γ//CONOBI. DOC 26b; MIB 28; SB 960. Near EF.
R: Cross potent on 3 steps; Γ//CONOBI.
DOC 26b; MIB 28; SB 960. Near EF.
Ex CNG
Sosius
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16. Constans / Falling horseman.Maiorina (larger AE 2), 348-350, Siscia mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Helmeted soldier spearing fallen horsman, who wears a pointed cap. Star in right field.
Mint mark: ΓSIS
4.97 gm., 22.5 mm.
RIC #211; LRBC #1149; Sear #18681.Callimachus
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1ec_2 Constantine the Great307-337
Follis
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, captive to left. Mintmark RQ.
RIC VII 52
According to Zonaras: Constans, in the eleventh year of his reign since he had been proclaimed Caesar, having ruled gently and mildly, came to the end of his life while residing in Britain, having, because of his goodness, bequeathed grief for himself among those he ruled, first having appointed successor the elder of his own sons, namely Constantine the Great, whom he begat by his first wife. He also had by his second wife, Herculius’ daughter Theodora, other sons, Constantinus, Hannibalianus, and Constantius. Constantine the Great was preferred over them, since they were judged by their father to be unsuited for sovereignty. . . . Constantine, when he was still a lad, was actually given by his father as a hostage to Gallerius, in order that, serving as a hostage, at the same time he be trained in the exercise of the soldierly art.
Eutropius summarizes: CONSTANTINE, being a man of great energy, bent upon effecting whatever he had settled in his mind, and aspiring to the sovereignty of the whole world, proceeded to make war on Licinius, although he had formed a connexion with him by marriage,5 for his sister Constantia was married to Licinius. And first of all be overthrew him, by a sudden attack, at Cibalae in Pannonia, where he was making vast preparations for war; and after becoming master of Dardania, Maesia, and Macedonia, took possession also of several other provinces.
There were then various contests between them, and peace made and broken. At last Licinius, defeated in a battle at Nicomedia by sea and land, surrendered himself, and, in violation of an oath taken by Constantine, was put to death, after being divested of the purple, at Thessalonica.
At this time the Roman empire fell under the sway of one emperor and three Caesars, a state of things which had never existed before; the sons of Constantine ruling over Gaul, the east, and Italy. But the pride of prosperity caused Constantine greatly to depart from his former agreeable mildness of temper. Falling first upon his own relatives, he put to death his son, an excellent man; his sister's son, a youth of amiable disposition; soon afterwards his wife, and subsequently many of his friends.
He was a man, who, in the beginning of his reign, might have been compared to the best princes; in the latter part of it, only to those of a middling character. Innumerable good qualities of mind and body were apparent in him; he was exceedingly ambitious of military glory, and had great success in his wars; a success, however, not more than proportioned to his exertions. After he had terminated the Civil war, he also overthrew the Goths on various occasions, granting them at last peace, and leaving on the minds of the barbarians a strong remembrance of his kindness. He was attached to the arts of peace and to liberal studies, and was ambitious of honourable popularity, which he, indeed, sought by every kind of liberality and obligingness. Though he was slow, from suspicion, to serve some of his friends,6 yet he was exceedingly generous towards others, neglecting no opportunity to add to their riches and honours.
He enacted many laws, some good and equitable, but most of them superfluous, and some severe. He was the first that endeavoured to raise the city named after him to such a height as to make it a rival to Rome. As he was preparing for war against the Parthians, who were then disturbing Mesopotamia, he died in the Villa Publica, at Nicomedia, in the thirty-first year of his reign, and the sixty-sixth of his age.
Zosimus described Constantine's conversion to Christianity: For he put to death his son Crispus, stiled (as I mentioned) Caesar, on suspicion of debauching his mother-in-law Fausta, without any regard to the ties of nature. And when his own mother Helena expressed much sorrow for this atrocity, lamenting the young man's death with great bitterness, Constantine under pretence of comforting her, applied a remedy worse than the disease. For causing a bath to be heated to an extraordinary degree, he shut up Fausta in it, and a short time after took her out dead. Of which his conscience accusing him, as also of violating his oath, he went to the priests to be purified from his crimes. But they told him, that there was no kind of lustration that was sufficient to clear him of such enormities. A Spaniard, named Aegyptius, very familiar with the court-ladies, being at Rome, happened to fall into converse with Constantine, and assured him, that the Christian doctrine would teach him how to cleanse himself from all his offences, and that they who received it were immediately absolved from all their sins. Constantine had no sooner heard this than he easily believed what was told him, and forsaking the rites of his country, received those which Aegyptius offered him ; and for the first instance of his impiety, suspected the truth of divination.Blindado
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1ei Constans337-350
AE3
RIC 93
Rosette diademed, draped & cuirassed bust, right, CONSTANS P F AVG
Two soldiers standing to either side of one standard with chi-rho on banner, GLORIA EXERCITVS, [A]SIS-crescent in ex.
Constans received Italy, Africa, and the Balkans when the empire was divided. He took charge of the remainder of the West after Constantine II imprudently attacked him in 340. Zosimus recorded, "Constans, having thus removed his brother, exercised every species of cruelty toward his subjects, exceeding the most intolerable tyranny. He purchased some well favoured Barbarians, and had others with him as hostages, to whom he gave liberty to harrass his subjects as they pleased, in order to gratify his vicious disposition. In this manner he reduced all the nations that were subject to him to extreme misery. This gave uneasiness to the court guards, who perceiving that he was much addicted to hunting placed themselves under the conduct of Marcellinus prefect of the treasury, and Magnentius who commanded the Joviani and Herculiani (two legions so termed), and formed a plot against him in the following manner. Marcellinus reported that he meant to keep the birth-day of his sons, and invited many of the superior officers to a feast. Amongst the rest Magnentius rose from table and left the room; he presently returned, and as it were in a drama stood before them clothed in an imperial robe. Upon this all the guests saluted him with the title of king, and the inhabitants of Augustodunum, where it was done, concurred in the same sentiment. This transaction being rumoured abroad, the country people flocked into the city; while at the same time a party of Illyrian cavalry who came to supply the Celtic legions, joined themselves with those that were concerned in the enterprize. When the officers of the army were met together, and heard the leaders of the conspiracy proclaim their new emperor, they scarcely knew the meaning of it; they all, however, joined in the acclamation, and saluted Magnentius with the appellation of Augustus. When this became known to Constans, he endeavoured to escape to a small town called Helena, which lies near the Pyrenean mountains. He was taken by Gaison, who was sent with some other select persons for that purpose, and being destitute of all aid, was killed. "Blindado
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20. Constans / Galley.Maiorina (larger AE 2), 348-350, Antioch mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Constans standing on galley, holding phoenix and labarum. Victory steering galley. Star in right field.
Mint mark: ANΔ
5.49 gm., 22 mm.
RIC #124; LRBC #2621; Sear #18667.Callimachus
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24. Constans / Emperor and 2 captives.Maiorina (?) (smaller AE 2), 348-350, Siscia mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans, left, holding globe.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Emperor standing, in military dress, holding standard, resting left hand on shield. Two captives at left. Star in left field above left captive.
Mint mark: ASISR
3.93 gm., 21 mm.
RIC #226; LRBC #1119; Sear #18704.Callimachus
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28. Constans / Hut.Maiorina (?) (smaller AE 2), 348-350, Antioch mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans, left, holding globe.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Soldier, holding spear, pulling prisoner from a hut under a tree.
Mint mark: ANS
4.10 gm., 21 mm.
RIC #126; LRBC #2615; Sear #18700.Callimachus
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3 ConstansConstans, Rome, AE3, D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Laurel and rosette diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand. N behind bust. / FEL TEMP REPARAT-I-O, Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, advancing right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs, N in right field. Mintmark RT
Ref: RIC VIII Rome 159; LRBC 596 Randygeki(h2)
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3 ConstansCoin Type: Billon centenionalis of Constans, Caesar 333-337 CE, Augustus 337-350 CE
Mint and Date: Constantinople, officina 1; 348-351 CE
Size and Weight: 20mm x 21mm, 4.30g
Obverse: D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO
Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, advancing right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs.
Exergue: CONSA
Ref: RIC VIII Constantinople 86; LRBC 2012
BW Ref: 115 024 080
Ex MoonmothRandygeki(h2)
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32. Constans / Phoenix.Half Maiorina (AE 3), 348-350, Siscia mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Radiate phoenix standing on pile of rocks.
Mint mark: ESISF
2.12 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #242; LRBC #1134; Sear #18718.Callimachus
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4 Constans Constans
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG: Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
FEL TEMP REPARATIO: Phoenix, radiate, standing right on globe, star right. AN Delta in ex
RIC VIII Antioch 131Randygeki(h2)
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4 ConstansD N CONSTA-NS P F AVG: Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
FEL TEMP REPARATIO: Phoenix, radiate, standing right on globe, star right
ALEA in ex
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4 ConstansD N CONSTA-NS P F AVG: Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
FEL TEMP REPARATIO: Phoenix, radiate, standing right on globe, star left
RIC Rome 143Randygeki(h2)
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4 ConstansConstans, AE of Siscia. AD 337-350. DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, radiate phoenix standing right on rocky mound. Mintmark delta SIS[SYM4] (like a Y). RIC VIII Siscia 241.Randygeki(h2)
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502. CONSTANTINE IIFlavius Claudius Constantinus, known in English as Constantine II, (316 - 340) was Roman Emperor (337 - 340). The eldest son of Constantine I and Fausta, he was born at Arles, and was raised as a Christian.
On March 1, 317, Constantine was made Caesar, and at the age of seven, in 323, took part in his father's campaign against the Sarmatians.
At the age of ten became commander of Gaul, after the death of his half-brother Crispus. An inscription dating to 330 records the title of Alamannicus, so it is probable that his generals won a victory over Alamanni. His military career continued when Constantine I elected his son field commander during the 332 campaign against the Goths.
Following the death of his father in 337, Constantine II became Emperor jointly with his brothers Constantius II and Constans. His section of the Empire was Gaul, Britannia and Hispania.
At first, he was the guardian of his younger brother Constans, whose portion was Italia, Africa and Illyricum. As Constans came of age, Constantine would not relinquish the guardianship and in 340 he marched against Constans in Italy, but was defeated at Aquileia and died in battle. Constans came to control his deceased brother's realm.
CONSTANTINE II, as Caesar. 317-337 AD. Æ Reduced Follis (18mm, 2.74 gm). Siscia mint. Struck 321-324 AD. Laureate head right / VOT / X in two lines across field; all within wreath; SIS sunburst. RIC VII 182. Ex-CNGecoli
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503. ConstansFlavius Julius Constans (320 - January 18, 350), was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 337 to 350. Constans was the third and youngest son of Constantine the Great and Fausta, Constantine's second wife.
From 337, he was a joint ruler with his brothers Constantius II and Constantine II. Constantine II attempted to take advantage of his youth and inexperience by invading Italy in 340, but Constans defeated Constantine II at Aquileia, where the older brother died.
The writer Julius Firmicus Maternus mentioned that Constans visited Britain in the early months of 343, but did not explain why. The speed of his trip, paired with the fact he crossed the English Channel during the dangerous winter months, suggests it was in response to a military emergency of some kind.
In 350, the general Magnentius declared himself emperor with the support of the troops on the Rhine frontier, and later the entire Western portion of the Roman Empire. Constans lacked any support beyond his immediate household, and was forced to flee for his life. Magnentius' supporters cornered him in a fortification in southeastern Gaul, where he was killed.
Constans, AE3. 340-348 AD. DN CONSTANS P F AVG, diademed draped bust right / VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, two Victories standing facing each other, each holding wreath & palm.ecoli
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6.01 Constans: Alexandria.AE3, 333 - 335, Alexandria mint.
Obverse: FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C / Laureate bust of Constans.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS / Two soldiers, each holding spear and shield, two standards between them.
Mint mark: SMALB
2.45 gm., 17.5 mm.
RIC #61; LRBC #1433; Sear #18359.Callimachus
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6.04 Constans: Constantinople.AE 3/4, 336 - 337, Constantinople mint.
Obverse: FL CONSTANS NOB CAES / Laureate bust of Constans, facing left.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS / Two soldiers, each holding spear and shield, one standard between them.
Mint mark: CONSI
1.58 gm., 15.5 mm.
RIC #152; LRBC #1031; Sear #18374.Callimachus
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AE follis Constans II SB 1000Obverse: ENTOTO NIKA Constans, beardless, stg. facing, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding long cross and gl. cr.
Reverse: Large M between ANO and NEOG or similar, sometimes a cross or star above. In exergue a officina (gamma) followed by numerals representing the regnal year III.
Mint: Constantinople
Year: 643/4 CE
Sear 1000 DO 59-60
19mm 4.76gmwileyc
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AE3 Imitative Imitative of coin in the style of Constans, Constantius Gallus or Constantius II
17mm., 2.16g.
Bust, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Inscription not read [perhaps some variation on FEL TEMP REPARATIO]. Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm
References:
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Aquilea, RIC VIII 106, 146 Constans (333-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-350 A.D. Augustus), AE-2 Follis, -/-//AQT•, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier leading captive from the hut, #1Aquilea, RIC VIII 106, 146 Constans (333-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-350 A.D. Augustus), AE-2 Follis, -/-//AQT•, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier leading captive from the hut, #1
avers: DN CONSTA NS P F AVG, (Cn8, G3L), Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust left, holding globe.
reverse: FEL TEMP REPAR ATIO, Constans advancing right, dragging barbarian from hut under tree.
exergue: -/-//AQT•, diameter: 20,5-22,5mm, weight: 4,76g, axis: 6h,
mint: Aquilea, date: 348-350 A.D.,
ref: RIC VIII 106, p-323,
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Arab-Byzantine Imitation Follis of Constans II
650-680 AD
Obverse: Constans, crowned and wearing chlamys, beardless, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe.
Reverse: Large m (lower case), cross above.Pericles J2
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Brockage, Incuse, 146 Constans (333-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-350 A.D. Augustus), AE-Follis, #1Brockage, Incuse, 146 Constans (333-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-350 A.D. Augustus), AE-Follis, #1
avers: D N CONST ANS AVG, Laurate head right,
reverse: Brockage, Incuse,
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:15mm, weight: 0,99g, axis: h,
mint: , date: ,
ref: ,
Q-001
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE - Constans IIBYZANTINE EMPIRE - Constans II (641-668 AD) AV Solidus. Struck c. 661-663 AD. Constantinople. Facing busts of Constans, bearded and Constantine IV, beardless; cross between heads D N CONST. . ./ VICTORIA AVGU Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius. CONOB in exurge (Constantinople mint). Sear # sb0964. 4.42 g. Coin was mounted in 18k bezel, so some minor field damage. dpaul7
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE -- Constans IIBYZANTINE EMPIRE -- Constans II (641-668 AD) AE Follis. Obv.: EN TVTO NIKA, Constans, crowned and wearing chlamys, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe. Rev.: Large m (lower case), X to left, ANA above, NEOS to right. Reference: SB 1000dpaul7
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) AR Hexagram, Constantinople (Sear-998; DOC 57; MIB-152; Yannopoulos 189-223)Obv: To left, bust of Constans, facing, with long beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet in front and behind it, plume. To right, Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and similar crown without plume. Between heads, cross
Rev: Cross potent on base over globe on three steps. To left, Heraclius, to right, smaller Tiberius, both beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with crossQuant.Geek
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) AV Solidus, Carthage (Sear 1043; DOC 125; MIB 72b)Obv: Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans, holding globus cruciger, and Constantine
Rev: Cross potent set on globe; at sides, crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Tiberius; P belowQuant.Geek
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) Æ Follis, Syracuse (Sear 1109; DOC II.180; MIB 209; Anastasi 157)Obv: Constans, holding staff, and Constantine, standing facing
Rev: Large M; monogram above; SCL in exergue
Quant.Geek
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) Æ Follis, Syracuse (Sear 1110)Obv: Constans, holding long cross with right hand, and Constantine IV, both crowned, standing facing
Rev: Large M; to the left, crowned figure of Heraclius standing facing, monogram above; to right, crowned figure of Tiberius standing facing; SCL in exergue
This coin has been overstruck as you can see Constans & Constantine poking their faces on the reverse edge :-D.Quant.Geek
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II overstruck on a Sear 1000 AE Follis.Constantinople 641-668 A.D. 6.08g - 25mm, Axis 6h.
Obv: MPER CONST - Constans, unbearded bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross on globe.
Rev: Large M, ANA to left, cross above, year to right, officina letter Δ below.
Ref: SB 1004.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II with Constantine IV, AE Follis.Carthage 641-668 A.D. 6.93g - 23.5mm, Axis6h.
Obv: Constans, crowned and cuirassed, with long beard, and holding long cross on the left and Constantine IV, crowned and draped, unbearded, and holding nothing on the right, both standing facing, cross between their heads.
Rev: Large M with Heraclius on the left and Tiberius on the right, both crowned and cuirassed. Monogram (KTς) above. Mintmark KTG (the K is sometimes retrograde).
Ref: Sear Byz 1055: DOC 147; MIB 194.
Provenance: Ex Jim Squares (seller). From a 10,000 coin private collection of a deceased estate. Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II, AE Follis.Constantinople Year 4 = 644-645 A.D. 4.68g - 25.6mm, Axis 5h.
Obv: Blundered Legend - Constans, beardless, crowned and wearing chlamys, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe.
Rev: Large M, blundered legends, star above, officina 5, year 4, EIIII below.
Ref: SB 1000.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II, AE Follis.Constantinople Year 3=643-644 A.D. 5.66g - 26.9mm, Axis 6h.
Obv: hPЄR - Constans, unbearded bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross on globe.
Rev: Large M, ANA to left, cross above, III to right, officina letter Γ below.
Ref: SB 1004.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II, AE Follis.Constantinople Year 14 = 644-645 A.D. 3.17g - 20.5mm, Axis 6h.
Obv: EN TVTO NIKA - Constans, with long beard and moustache, wearing crown and chlamys, standing facing holding cross and cross on globe.
Rev: Large M, ANA to left, star or cross above, NEOS to right, date XIIII, Officina E below.
Ref: Sear 1007; DOC 70-73.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II, AE Follis.Constantinople Year 15 = 655-666 A.D. 3.18g - 19mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: EN TVTO NIKA - Constans, with long beard and moustache, wearing crown and chlamys, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe.
Rev: Large M, KWN to left, cross or star above, CTAN to right, XG or XV below. Δ Officina mark.
Ref: SB 1008, MIB 172 b,c.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II, AE Follis.Constantinople Year 3 = 643-644 A.D. 2.08g - 21.1mm, Axis 6h.
Obv: EN TVTO NIKA - Constans, beardless, crowned and wearing chlamys, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe.
Rev: Large m (lower case), ANA to left, nothing, * above, NEOS to right, Officina letter and year III below.
Ref: SB 1000, MIB 162a-c.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II, AE Follis.Constantinople Year 2 = 642-643 A.D. 6.76g - 23.7mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: EN TVTO NIKA - Constans, beardless, crowned and wearing chlamys, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe.
Rev: Large m (lower case), ANA to left, + above, NEOS to right, Officina letter Є and year II below.
Ref: SB 1000; MIB 162a-c.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection. Christian Scarlioli
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II, AE Half Follis.Carthage 641-643 A.D. 5.56g - 19.1mm, Axis 11h.
Obv: EN TVTO NIKA - Constans, unbearded, crowned and wearing chlamys, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe.
Rev: Large K, cross to left, cross above, cross to right. Mintmark CRTS.
Ref: Sear 1056; DOC 135.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, 22 May 337 - March or April 340 A.D.Type:
Ruler / Years: Constantine II 337 - 340 A.D.
Denomination: AE 3
Metal Type: Bronze
Size / Weight: 2.024g, 19.2mm
Orientation: 180 deg.
Condition:
Obverse Description: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse Legend: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse Description: campgate with four turrets and open gates, S - F at sides
Reverse Legend: VIRTVS CAESS
Exergue: TCONST
Attributes: RIC 322
Notes: Constantine II was the son of Constantine I, the eldest with his second wife, Fausta. He was born in Arles (which was renamed Constantia in his honor in 328, explaining the CON mintmarks for Arles) and was made Caesar before he was a year old in 316 A.D. Upon his father`s death, Constantine II inherited the Western part of the empire. After quarrelling with his brother Constans, he invaded his territory, only to be killed in an ambush near Aquileia. His coins often include "IVN" in the legend, an abbreviation for junior.
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ConstansVictoriae DD Avg Q NN
Thessalonicaantvwala
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ConstansConstans (342-348 CE)
Diademed head of emperor, right/Two victories standing facing each other, holding wreaths and palm branches. Plant in between. Double Struck. Legend: Victoriae Dominorum Augustorum Que Nostrorum
Thessalonica Mint
AE 4.
RIC 101, Double-struck. Belisarius
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ConstansConstans (335-341 CE)
Head of Constans, diademed, right/Two soldiers holding shield with single standard between them. Legend: Gloria Exercitus.
AE 14mm.
My first coin!Belisarius
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ConstansConstans (335-341 CE)
Head of Constans, diademed, right/Two soldiers holding shield with single standard between them. Legend: Gloria Exercitus.
AE 14mm.Belisarius
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Constans (RIC 103, Coin #562)Constans, RIC 103, AE2, Aquileia, 348 - 350 AD.
Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped
and cuirassed bust left, globe in right.
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO (AQT dot) Helmeted soldier, leading
barbarian with right hand from hut under tree, spear in left.
Size: 22.8mm 4.54g.MaynardGee
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Constans 337-350 AD.AE2 of Constans, 348-350 AD., Alexandria mint.
Obverse- DN CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Diademed bust left, holding globe.
Reverse- FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing left, holding labarum and shield, two bound captives seated at his feet, star in the left field, ALEB in exergue.
21mm, 4.8 grams, RIC 64.b70
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Constans AE CentenionalisConstans, AE Centenionalis, 348-350, Third Group, Alexandria, Officina 3
D N CONSTAN_S P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand
FEL TEMP-REPARATIO
Emperor, wearing pearl-diadem, in military dress standing left, labarum in right hand, left hand resting on shield, two bound captives with crested helmets kneeling before, looking at each other
* | E (?) across fields
ALEG in exergue
20mm x 21mm, 4.24g
RIC VIII, 64v
Note: This is a very unusual piece in several aspects - first, it is nearly fully silvered, which is very difficult to find from this period on centenionalii. Also, RIC specifically describes the emperor on the reverse as bare-headed, which he is not on this specimen. Normally, the emperor's chlamys is shown long and somewhat flying behind, but on this specimen it is extremely short, possibly so the right field would be available for the epsilon (?) mark (engraver's signature?)
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Constans AE3Constans. 337-350 AD.
Nicomedia. 337-340 AD.
15mm., 1.66g.
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. Head of Constans, rosette-diademed, right
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. MintMark: -/-//SMNA.
References: RIC VIII Nicomedia 14
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Constans AE3 333-337 ADOBV: FL CONSTANTIS BEAC; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: GLORI-AEXERC-ITUS; Two soldiers standing with inverted spears and leaning on shields, two military standards between.
in Exergue: dot ASIS dot
RIC VII 238 Siscia mint,
The coin is the only type using the genitive inflection in the legends FLavii CONSTANTIS BEAtissimus Caesaris or "of Flavius Constans, most blessed Caesar". This is common in Greek coins but otherwise unknown in Roman coins. All others are given in the nominative or occasionally the dative case eg. "divo constantino" (per Gert). Constans was only 10-13 years of age when the coin was issued.
Constans' father had established Christianity in Rome and his grandmother Helena was a Saint (or religious fanatic, if you prefer). Additionally Constantine had other older sons who might succeed him. Though it is only a guess I think that the young Constans expressed a desire to join the church rather than compete for imperial power and thus inspired this coin.
Rarity R4 wt 2.4 gmsdaverino
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Constans AE3, Fel Temp Phoenix (RIC Arles 109)Arles mint, 348-350. 18 mm, 2.69 g, 0º.
Obverse: D N CONSTANS P F AVG Constans, draped and cuirassed, with pearl diadem, looking right.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO Phoenix on mound.
Exergue: ..ARL
Reference: RIC VIII Arles 109.Manuel
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Constans AE4, Two Victories (RIC Trier 185)Trier mint, 1st officina, 347-348. 14 mm, 1.59 g, 180º.
Obverse: CONSTANS P F AVG Constans, draped and cuirassed, with laurel and rosette diadem, looking right.
Reverse: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN Two Victories with wreaths. Oak leaf in center.
Exergue: TRP
Reference: RIC VIII Trier 185.Manuel
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Constans AE4.Constans AE4. D N FL CONSTANS AVG
SECVRITAS REIP ,Rome Mint
Britanikus
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Constans Bronze AE 368347. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 120, F, corrosion, encrustation, 2.493g, 18.6mm, 180o, Thessalonica (Salonika, Greece) mint, 348 - 350 A.D.;
obverse D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right;
reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constans standing left on galley, holding labarum and Phoenix on globe, Victory seated in stern steering ship, TES[...] in exColby S
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Constans Centenionalis Fel Temp Reparatio hutAE Centenionalis
Constans, 337-350 CE
Diameter: 19 mm, Weight: 4.20 grams, Die axis: 6h
Obverse: D N CONSTANS PF AVG
Diadem, draped, and cuirassed bust to left, holding globe.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted soldier advancing right, leading small child from hut beneath tree.
Mint: CONSЄ*: Constantinopolis
References: RIC 88
Notes:
- This coin depicts a small figure with quite foreign features, for example the upright hair. This depiction is quite common, particularly to some Eastern mints, as noted on Bill Welch's excellent hut site. This is why the small figure is sometimes described as a 'barbarian'. However there are plenty of other plausible interpretations.
- ‘FELix TEMPorvm REPARATIO’ = Happy times restored.
- This type was issued at 13 different mints, each using a different tree, shrub or plant.
Purchased from eBay UK, ex the Bill Welch hut collection with his ticket indicating purchase from eBay 2006Pharsalos
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Constans Centenionalis Fel Temp Reparatio Hut CyzicusAE Centenionalis
Constans, 337-350 CE
Diameter: 21 mm, Weight: 4.20 grams, Die axis: 7h
Obverse: D N CONSTANS PF AVG
Diadem, draped, and cuirassed bust to left, holding globe.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted and caped Soldier advancing right, dragging small child from hut beneath tree.
Mint: SMKA: Cyzicus
References: RIC 72
Notes:
- ‘FELix TEMPorvm REPARATIO’ = Happy times restored.
- This type was issued at 13 different mints, each using a different tree, shrub or plant.
Purchased from Victor’s Imperial Coins, 2014Pharsalos
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Constans FT Reparatio RIC 118Constans, Thessalonica, 21mm, 4.4g, 148 - 350 AD, RIC VIII Thessalonica 118
OBV: DN CONSTANS PF AVG, pearl-diadem, draped & cuirassed bust left, holding globe
REV: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, helmeted soldier advancing right, head left,
holding inverted spear & dragging small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath tree,
3 branches on tree ending in one large circular pod each. TESE in ex. SRukke
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Constans Gloria Exercitus RIC 27Constans, Heraclea, 337 - 340 AD, 1.7g, 14.91mm, SEAR 3970 Var., RIC VIII pg. 431, 27
OBV: CONST-ANS AVG, Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left
REV: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, Two helmeted soldiers facing, heads turned
towards each other, each holding an inverted spear and resting on a shield;
between them, a standard, SMHB in exergue
SCARCE left facing bust
SRukke
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Constans Gloria ExercitvsConstans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D.
Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
DN CONSTANS P F AVG, Our Lord and emperor Constans Pious and happy
DN: Dominus Nostre, Our Lord
CONSTANS: Constans
PF: PIUS FELIX, Pious and happy
AVG: Augustus, emperor
Reverse
GLORIA EXERCITVS, The glory of the army
GLORIA: Glory
EXERCITVS: Army
Two soldiers holding spears and shields on ground flanking standard,
Domination: Bronze AE 4, 15 mm.
Mint: SMNA, Nicomedia, RIC VIII Nicomedia 12, rated scarce.
Peter Wissing
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Constans IIAE Follis
Constantinople mint, 641-668 A.D.
21mm, 4.06g
BCV-1001
Obverse:
EN TdTO NIKA
Constans, beardless, standing facing, wearing crown and chlamy, holding long cross and globus cruciger.
Reverse:
Reverse:
ANA
Large M
O Φ A
NEOS
Γ II (2nd year)Will J
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Constans II, 641 - 668 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople mint
Obv. – dN CONSTANTINUS C CONSTAN, crowned facing busts of Constans, with long beard, and Constantine IV
Rev. - VICTORIA AVGU; cross potent on three steps; CONOB in exurge
19.6 mm / 4.38 grams
cmcdon0923
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Constans II, AE Follis, 641 - 643 AD. AE 20 - 23mmConstans II, AE Follis, 641 - 643 AD.
Obv. EN TvT_O NIKA , Constans, beardless, standing facing, wearing crown and chlamys, long cross in right hand, globus cruciger in left.
Rev. Large cursive m, A/N/A to left, N/E/O to right.Lee S
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Constans II, follis, overstruck, Syracuse mint, SBCV 1104Constans II, September 641 - 15 July 668 A.D. Bronze follis, DOC II, part 2, 176; SBCV 1104, VF, overstruck, Syracuse mint, 4.775g, 24.4mm, 180o, 641 - 647 A.D.; obverse bust of Constans, beardless, facing, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right, traces of undertype (legend and globus cruciger) above; reverse , large M, monogram above. Ex FORVMPodiceps
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Constans II. AE FollisConstans II. 641-668 AD.
Constantinople.
23mm., 4.11g.
EN TVTO NIKA, Constans, crowned and wearing chlamys, no beard, standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe
Large m (lower case) XIIX left, ANA above, NEOC to right
Reference: SB 1000 var or SB 1001
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CONSTANS NOB CAES SECVRITASRIC VII Rome 404, (R5?)
Obv.: FL CONSTANS NOB CAES, type: Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right /
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB, type: SECURITAS, draped, standing front, head right, placing right hand on head and left elbow on column, crossing legs, MintMark: -/-//R♣T
W: 1.6 g
D: 14 mmPeter G5
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CONSTANS PF AVG / GLORIA EXERCITVS AE4 follis (337-350 A.D.)CONSTAN-S PF AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped (and cuirassed?) bust right / GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers facing each other, holding spears and shields, with one standard between them, O ("dot"?) on banner. Mintmark: BSIS* in exergue.
AE4, 15.5mm, 1.41g, die axis 6 (coin alignment), material: bronze/copper-based alloy.
P F AVG = Pius Felix Augustus = the pius (dutiful) and fortunate (happy) emperor. Gloria Exercitus (noun + genitive) "The Glory of the Army" BSIS* = officina B (workshop #2), SIScia mint (now Sisak, Croatia), issue mark *
Mintmark BSIS* corresponds to only one type, RIC VIII Siscia 78 with the description matching this coin (except the banner device is described as "dot").
I in SIS missing due to clogged die or just got lost due to damage? Minting years mentioned for this coin are 346-348 A.D.
CONSTANS, * c. 323 † February 350 (aged ~27) in Vicus Helena, southwestern Gaul (Elne, southern France)
‡ 25 December 333 – 337 (as Caesar in Constantinople under his father); 337 – 340 (joint emperor with Constantius II and Constantine II, over Italia and Africa); 340 – 350 (after defeating Constantine II, Western Emperor, together with Constantius II in the East).
More biographical info in http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-147486Yurii P
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