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337-361 Roman Empire Constantius II Bronze Coin

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337-361 Roman Empire Constantius II Bronze Coin
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337-361 Roman Empire Constantius II bronze coin, obverse engraved diademed head of Constantius right, reverse engraved VOT XX MVLT XXX within wreath, D: 14 mm, 1.73 grams. The longest lived of Constantine the Great's sons and successors, he ruled until 361 A.D. Upon Constantine's death, Constantius received the entire eastern empire as his inheritance. Soon after he added Thrace to his empire and as his brothers were killed, he annexed their territories. When he defeated the Western usurper Magnentius he was master of the entire empire. Although he started campaigning along the Danube, war with Persia forced his return to the East. Shortly after, he received news that Julian II had been proclaimed Augustus against him. Constantius died on his way to fight this new usurper and Julian II became ruler of the Roman Empire. In 312 A.D., Constantine dreamed he saw a Christogram in the sky and heard the words IN HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, meaning in Latin "In this sign, you will be the victor." He ordered the sign of Christ on his legions standards and shields. He won a great victory and later became the first Christian Roman Emperor. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Ken Dorney, classical numismatist dealer