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Roman Empire, Constantius II (337-361 AD), Æ Follis

337-361 AD

Roman Empire, Constantius II (337-361 AD), Æ Follis
Roman Empire, Constantius II (337-361 AD), Æ Follis
Roman Empire, Constantius II (337-361 AD), Æ Follis
€ 175.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  22-2917
Obverse: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind bust.
Reverse: CONCORDIA MILITVM, Constantius standing left holding labarum in each hand, A in left field.
Mintmark dot ÉSIS star

Diameter: ± 23,5 mm
Weight: ± 4,49 g
Siscia RIC VIII 280, A - variant with mintmark

EF with smooth olive-green patina
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Constantius II: Roman Emperor 337-361 AD. After the death of his father Constantine I 'the Great' he ruled jointly with his brothers Constantine II and Constans I.
The three brothers divided the Empire, with Constantius II receiving Greece, Thrace, the Asian provinces, and Egypt in the east. His brothers quarrelled over the western provinces, resulting in a civil war.

The resulting conflict left Constantine II dead and Constans as ruler of the west until he was overthrown and assassinated in 350 by the usurper Magnentius. Unwilling to accept Magnentius as co-ruler, Constantius defeated him at the battles of Mursa Major and Mons Seleucus, leaving Constantius as sole ruler of the empire.

Constantius II died of fever in 361 AD and was succeeded by his nephew Julian.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire
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