#9) Bronze Nummis, a.k.a. Follis, of Constantine II, as Caesar, (A.D. 337-340)
Siscia mint, A.D. 317
RIC 37
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
Reverse: CLARITAS R-EPVBLICAE - Sol, nude except for chlamys hanging from shoulder, standing, facing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left.
ASIS in exergue.
19 mm, 2.2 g.
SOLD

Constantine I ("the Great")

After murdering their two cousins--potential rivals to the throne--the three surviving sons of Constantine the Great divided up their recently-deceased father’s kingdom among themselves. Constantine II, the oldest of the three, was very dissatisfied with his share. Within a few years he had declared war on his brothers, who joined forces against him and quickly defeated his army, killing him in the process.

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