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.
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Obv-DNCONSTAN TIVSPFAVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev-FELTEMP REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. B in left field. SMTS in ex.
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Ovb-DN CONSTAN- TIVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev-FEL TEMP-REPARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman. CONSA in ex.
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Obv-DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
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Obv-DN CONSTANTIVS P F 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. * above captives. |
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