Constantius II, 337 - 361 AD, Graded VF -20, Rome, Roman Centenionalis(S4003)

Constantius II

337 - 361 AD

VF - 20

Roman Bronze Centenionalis Coin, Slabbed and Graded

Constantius joins the lenghty 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 virtually no relative alive. 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.

The Reverse depicts the emperor advancing right holding a labarum and dragging a captive kneeling at the left, flanked by the letters "M" and "F" with a star above. With the obverse the diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing right. A very beautiful coin with good eye appeal, a good specimen of it's type.

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