Roman Third Brass Coins

Inv. No.: c180
Provenance: Alexandria
Date: A.D. 337-340 (Hayes).
Weight: 1.85g
 
Obv.: Constantinus II, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
CONSTANTINVS IVN.NOB.C.

Rev.: Laurel wreath enclosing VOT.X.
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
SMAL

In A.D. 335 Constantine the Younger was entrusted by his father with the government of Gaul, Britain and Spain. In the division of Empire which followed the death of Constantine I, Constantine II retained these provinces and received a part of Africa as well. Being dissatisfied with his territorial lot, he declared war against his brother Constans in 340, invaded Italy, fell into an ambush and was killed at Aquileia. So much for the sentiments of brotherly union expressed on the reverse.

Comparanda:
C., Constantin II le Jeune 39.