COIN INFORMATION:
Constans-337-350 AD
AE 4, 13 mm, 0.55g
Obv. CONSTANS PIUS FELIX AUG (Constans, Pious Blessed Emperor)
Diadem Head Right
Rx: GLORIA EXERCITIVUS (The Glory of the Army)
Two soldiers with spears and a standard
Diadem Head Right
Rx: GLORIA EXERCITIVUS (The Glory of the Army)
Two soldiers with spears and a standard
Ex: Crescent Symbol SIS
Mint of Siscia
ABOUT EMPEROR CONSTANS:
Born in 320 AD, Constans was elevated to co-emperor by his father Constantine in 330 AD. Seven years later, he succeeded his father along with his two older brothers, receiving Italy, Pannonia, and Africa as his portion of the empire. Constans is known for being tolerant of Judaism and for leading a successful campaign against the Franks. In 350 AD, a general named Magnentius had Constans assassinated in southwestern Gaul.
Born in 320 AD, Constans was elevated to co-emperor by his father Constantine in 330 AD. Seven years later, he succeeded his father along with his two older brothers, receiving Italy, Pannonia, and Africa as his portion of the empire. Constans is known for being tolerant of Judaism and for leading a successful campaign against the Franks. In 350 AD, a general named Magnentius had Constans assassinated in southwestern Gaul.
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