Constantine II; AE4 Rome; emperor with spear and shield
Description:
Constantine II (337 - 340 AD). AE4, Rome mint 337-340 AD. VIC CONSTANTINVS AVG; laurel and rosette diademed and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGVSTI; emperor, bare-headed and in military dress, standing facing, head turned right, holding spear and resting hand on shield.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
1,5 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Rome 47
Commentary:
rare; brown-grey patina with green deposits, some reddish areas
History:
At the age of 21, 20 and 17 it's hardly imaginable that the three sons of Constantine managed the division of the Roman world, born in bloodshed, without strong men in the background.
Article Number:
033-07-06-44388