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On Hold (Item 1502692) Constans 347-348 AD, Thessalonica Mint, 2 Victories

Constans, Æ4, 347-348 AD, Thessalonica Mint, Officina 5
CONSTANS-PF AVG, Pearl-diadem with rosettes, draped and cuirassed bust right
VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, Two Victories facing each other holding a wreath and palm each
SMTS Epsilon in exergue
RIC VIII THESSALONICA 101, C2
2.1 gr, 16 mm, 12:00 h

Constans 337 - 350

The middle child of Constantine's three surviving sons, Constans inherited the domains of Italy and the Roman provinces in Africa after the death of his father in 337. No sooner than this happened Constans and Constantine II began squabbling over who got what and the latter meant to settle the issue with his army. However, luck remained with Constans who easily appropriated all of Constantine II's former territories when Constantine died in battle; thus becoming the de facto ruler of the West. He held on to power for another ten years until the embattled Constantius II raised eyebrows within his own army and his top general, Magnentius, proclaimed himself the emperor. Bereft of an army, Constans had no real power and escaped as best he could. His former soldiers found him hiding in a temple, dragged him out of it and killed him.
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