Roman Empire, Constantine II (317-340 AD) silvered Æ follis

326 AD, Heraclea mint

Roman Empire, Constantine II (317-340 AD) silvered Æ follis
Roman Empire, Constantine II (317-340 AD) silvered Æ follis
45.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code17-1741
Obverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Legend: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C.
Reverse: Campgate, six layers, two turrets, no doors.
Legend: PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS.

Diameter: 19,2 mm
Weight: 2,67 g
Heraclea, RIC VII 83 E
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Constantine II: Roman Emperor 337-340 AD. After the death of his father Constantine I 'the Great' he ruled jointly with his brothers Constans and Constantius II.

After the Empire was divided between the three siblings, Constantine II complained that as the eldest son he had received only a poor share of the Empire (Gaul Hispania and Britannia). In 340 AD Constantine marched into Italy to claim territory from Constans and was killed by Constans's generals in an ambush outside Aquileia.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze), Silver
Country Roman Empire