Constantine II as Caesar, AD 337–340 – Roman Empire AE3/AE4 (BI Nummus) – House of Constantine
Late Roman Empire AE3/AE4 bronze coin (BI Nummus) issued under Constantine II as Caesar, dating to approximately AD 337–340.
Constantine II was the eldest surviving son of Constantine the Great and was elevated to the rank of Caesar in AD 317. He later became Augustus following his father's death in AD 337.
Coin Details:
- Ruler: Constantine II
- Title: Caesar
- Date: AD 337–340
- Dynasty: House of Constantine
- Empire: Roman Empire
- Denomination: AE3/AE4 (BI Nummus)
- Metal: Bronze / Billon
- Period: Late Roman
This is an interesting House of Constantine issue from the period immediately following the death of Constantine the Great. Coins of Constantine II as Caesar are popular with collectors of Late Roman and Constantinian coinage.
Pedigree: Issue as Caesar Constantine II, AD 337–340.
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