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Thessalonica RIC VII 157.1 of Constantine II

Constantine II AE3. 326-8 AD. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust left / PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, campgate with two turrets and star above, SMTSD in ex.

Lot No.3792. VF.

$ 45.

Constantine II was the oldest son of Constantine I, born in 314 AD and was Caesar in 317-337. He became emperor of Spain, Gaul and Britain on his father's death in 337, but coveted Constans' territories and was killed invading Northern Italy in 340 AD.