Roman Imperial: Constans, as Augustus (AD 337-350). BI centenionalis (23mm, 5.24 gm, 11h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5, Silvering....

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Constans, as Augustus (AD 337-350). BI centenionalis (23mm, 5.24 gm, 11h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5, Silvering. Aquileia, 2nd officina, AD 348-350. D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constans right, seen from front / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Constans wearing military dress, standing facing on galley, head left, right foot on prow, Victory standing right on globe in outstretched right hand, labarum with Chi-Rho symbol on grounded banner in left; Victory sitting left in the stern, steering the ship; A in left field, AQS pellet in exergue. RIC VIII 117. Shimmery, forest toning.

From the Werner Collection. Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 232435 (28 August 2024), lot 65137.

Constans ruled from AD 337 to AD 350 and was the youngest son of Constantine the Great. After his father's death, the empire was divided among Constans and his two brothers, Constantine II and Constantius II. Constans received control of Italy, Africa, and the Balkans, later gaining all of the western provinces after defeating Constantine II in AD 340. Though a capable ruler early on, his increasingly autocratic behavior led to growing discontent. In AD 350, the general Magnentius rebelled and seized power, forcing Constans to flee. He was captured and killed shortly afterward, ending his troubled reign.

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