Constantius II               337 - 361 A.D.

 

Constantius joins the lengthy list of emperors whose career was marked by a seemingly endless series of wars both domestic and foreign. He served as Caesar from 324 until his father's death in 337 at which time he shared the title of Augustus with two other brothers, Constantine II and Constans. To make sure no more Johnny-come-latelies in his family would try their hand at being emperor too it is thought that he engineered a bloodbath that left nary a relative. Constantine II died in battle and Constans was murdered by the men of Magnentius, the first of several usurpers. This left Constantius finally as sole legitimate emperor and he moved quickly to suppress Magnentius, an endeavor he eventually accomplished. The strife didn't end there, however, as he still had to deal with other revolts and wars on every corner of the empire. Caught in these never-ending battles he died while on his way to battle Julian II.

 

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

RIC 48, LRBC 1603

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

RIC 350

Obv-FLIVLCONSTANTIVSNOBC Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left.

Rev-PROVIDEN TIAECAESS Camp gate with two turrets, no doors.

RIC 78

Ovb-FLIVLCONSTANTIVSNOBC Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Rev-PROVIDEN TIAECAESS Camp gate with two turrets,Star in between, No doors.

RIC VII 158

Obv-DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe.

Rev-FEL TEMP - REPARATIO Emperor in military dress, standing left, holding standard with chi-rho and shield, two captives at standing to left.

RIC 87

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

RIC VIII 350

Obv-DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP - REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

VM90

Obv-DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP - REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

VM90

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. SIRM in ex.

S4010

Obv-CONSTANTI-VSPFAVG Diademed and draped bust right.

Rev-VICTORIAE DD AVG G Q NN 2 Victories standing facing each other holding wreaths.

VM 81

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. TS in ex.

S4010

Obv-FLI VL CONSTANYIVS NOB C Laureate cuirassed bust right.

Rev-GLOR-IAEXER C-ITVS Two soldiers on either side of two standards. peller gamma SIS pellet in ex.

RIC VII 237

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

S4010

Obv-FLI VL CONSTANYIVS NOB C Laureate cuirassed bust right.

Rev-GLOR-IAEXER C-ITVS Two soldiers on either side of two standards.

RIC VII 237

Obv-CONSTANTI-VSPFAVG Diademed and draped bust right.

Rev-VICTORIAE DD AVG G Q NN 2 Victories standing facing each other holding wreaths.

VM 81

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. SMRT in ex.

S4010

Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. R e in ex.

S4010

Obv-FLI VL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Laureate cuirassed bust right.

Rev-GLOR-IAEXER C-ITVS Two soldiers on either side of two standards. SMHA in ex.

Obv-FLI VL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Laureate cuirassed bust right.

Rev-GLOR-IAEXER C-ITVS Two soldiers on either side of two standards. SMNG in ex.

Ovb-DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FEL TEMP-REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. SMTS in ex. D in left field

LRBC 1603

Ovb-DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FEL TEMP-REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. SMNB in ex.

LRBC 1603

Ovb-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. CONSP in ex.

S4010

Ovb-CONSTAN TI-VS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-SPES REI-PVBLICE Emperor standing left holding globe and inverted spear.

S4011

Ovb-DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev-SPES REI-PVBLICE Emperor standing left holding globe and inverted spear. SIS in ex.

S4011

Ovb-FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Laureate cuirassed bust right.

Rev-GLOR-IAEXER C-ITVS Two soldiers on either side of two standards. peller gamma SMTS G in ex.

VM 72

Ovb-CONSTANTI-VS PF AVG Diademed and draped bust right.

Rev-VICTORIAE DD AVG G Q NN 2 Victories standing facing each other holding wreaths. SMTSe

VM81