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Trier RIC VII 312 of Constantine II

Constantine II AE3. 321 AD. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, mantled bust left holding Victory on globe & mappa / BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS, altar with globe inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above, STR in ex.

Lot No.3341. EF, excellent detail and a smooth green patina; RIC Rarity R3. 19mm.

$ 105.

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.