Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
The Four Sons of Constantine the Great
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 4532183, member: 96898"]A great write-up and some fascinating coins that show how LRBs, though often neglected a bit by collectors, are in fact a rewarding and fascinating field of numismatic interest!</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some of my coins of the Constantinians:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Crispus </b>– one of the less-common issues from Trier:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1122479[/ATTACH]</p><p><font size="3">Crispus, Roman Empire, AE 3, 317–318 AD, Trier mint. Obv: FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus r. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Crispus standing l. holding spear and globe; in fields, F-T; mintmark .ATR. 19.5mm, 3.19g. Ref: RIC VII Trier 171. Ex AMCC 1, lot 458.</font></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constantine II Junior</b> – a radiate issue from London:</p><p><font size="3">[ATTACH=full]1122476[/ATTACH] </font></p><p><font size="3">Constantine II Iunior, Roman Empire, AE3, 322–323 AD, Londinium mint. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN N C, bust of Constantine II, radiate, cuirassed, l. Rev: BEAT TRANQLITAS, globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars; in fields, F-B; in exergue, PLON. 19mm, 3.22g. Ref: RIC VII Londinium 257.</font></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constantius II</b> – probably the most common LRB reverse:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1122478[/ATTACH]</p><p><font size="3">Constantius II, Roman Empire, AE3, 330–333 AD, Constantinople mint. Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: GLORIA EXERCITUS; Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards; in exergue, CONSS. 18mm, 2.30g. RIC VII Constantinople 61.</font></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constans </b>– a common type yet with an especially well-rendered portrait:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1122475[/ATTACH]</p><p><font size="3">Constans, Roman Empire, AE3/4, 347–348 AD, Trier mint. Obv: CONSTANS P F AVG; bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in r. hand and palm in l. hand; between them, star; in exergue, TRS. 15.5mm, 1.38g. Ref: RIC VIII Treveri 188.</font></p><p><br /></p><p>Let's also not forget about Constantine's nephews:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Delmatius </b>– rose to the rank of Caesar and governed Thrace, Achaea and Macedonia, but fell victim to the purge after Constantine's death in 337 AD.</p><p><font size="3">[ATTACH=full]1122480[/ATTACH] </font></p><p><font size="3">Delmatius, Roman Empire, AE4, 335–337 AD, Antioch mint. Obv: FL DELMATIVS NOB C; laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Delmatius r. Rev: GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing with one standard between them; mintmark SMANΘ. 15mm, 1.36g. RIC VII Antioch 112.</font></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constantius Gallus</b> – was installed as Caesar in the east in 351 AD after Constans' death, but soon fell out with his cousin Constantius II and was executed by him in 354 AD.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1122477[/ATTACH]</p><p><font size="3">Constantius Gallus, Roman Empire, AE3, 351–355 AD, Siscia mint. Obv: DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C; bust of Constantius Gallus, bare-headed and draped, r. Ref: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Roman soldier l. spearing fallen horseman; in exergue, BSIS. 18.5 mm, RIC VIII Siscia 351. </font></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Julian</b> – younger brother of Gallus, became the last pagan emperor in 360 AD but fell in a skirmish against the Sasanians three years later.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1122481[/ATTACH]</p><p><font size="3">Julian II, Roman Empire, AE3, 361–363 AD, Antioch mint. Obv: DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG; bust of Julian II, helmeted, cuirassed, with shield and spear, l. Rev: VOT X MVLT XX; in wreath; in exergue, ANTB and branch. 20mm, 3.1g. Ref: RIC VIII Antioch 219 B.</font></p><p><font size="3"><br /></font></p><p><font size="3"><font size="4">If anyone here has a coin of <b>Hannibalianus</b>, it would complete the male family of Constantine, and I'd love to see it!</font></font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 4532183, member: 96898"]A great write-up and some fascinating coins that show how LRBs, though often neglected a bit by collectors, are in fact a rewarding and fascinating field of numismatic interest! Here are some of my coins of the Constantinians: [B]Crispus [/B]– one of the less-common issues from Trier: [ATTACH=full]1122479[/ATTACH] [SIZE=3]Crispus, Roman Empire, AE 3, 317–318 AD, Trier mint. Obv: FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus r. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Crispus standing l. holding spear and globe; in fields, F-T; mintmark .ATR. 19.5mm, 3.19g. Ref: RIC VII Trier 171. Ex AMCC 1, lot 458.[/SIZE] [B]Constantine II Junior[/B] – a radiate issue from London: [SIZE=3][ATTACH=full]1122476[/ATTACH] Constantine II Iunior, Roman Empire, AE3, 322–323 AD, Londinium mint. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN N C, bust of Constantine II, radiate, cuirassed, l. Rev: BEAT TRANQLITAS, globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars; in fields, F-B; in exergue, PLON. 19mm, 3.22g. Ref: RIC VII Londinium 257.[/SIZE] [B]Constantius II[/B] – probably the most common LRB reverse: [ATTACH=full]1122478[/ATTACH] [SIZE=3]Constantius II, Roman Empire, AE3, 330–333 AD, Constantinople mint. Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: GLORIA EXERCITUS; Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards; in exergue, CONSS. 18mm, 2.30g. RIC VII Constantinople 61.[/SIZE] [B]Constans [/B]– a common type yet with an especially well-rendered portrait: [ATTACH=full]1122475[/ATTACH] [SIZE=3]Constans, Roman Empire, AE3/4, 347–348 AD, Trier mint. Obv: CONSTANS P F AVG; bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in r. hand and palm in l. hand; between them, star; in exergue, TRS. 15.5mm, 1.38g. Ref: RIC VIII Treveri 188.[/SIZE] Let's also not forget about Constantine's nephews: [B]Delmatius [/B]– rose to the rank of Caesar and governed Thrace, Achaea and Macedonia, but fell victim to the purge after Constantine's death in 337 AD. [SIZE=3][ATTACH=full]1122480[/ATTACH] Delmatius, Roman Empire, AE4, 335–337 AD, Antioch mint. Obv: FL DELMATIVS NOB C; laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Delmatius r. Rev: GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing with one standard between them; mintmark SMANΘ. 15mm, 1.36g. RIC VII Antioch 112.[/SIZE] [B]Constantius Gallus[/B] – was installed as Caesar in the east in 351 AD after Constans' death, but soon fell out with his cousin Constantius II and was executed by him in 354 AD. [ATTACH=full]1122477[/ATTACH] [SIZE=3]Constantius Gallus, Roman Empire, AE3, 351–355 AD, Siscia mint. Obv: DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C; bust of Constantius Gallus, bare-headed and draped, r. Ref: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Roman soldier l. spearing fallen horseman; in exergue, BSIS. 18.5 mm, RIC VIII Siscia 351. [/SIZE] [B]Julian[/B] – younger brother of Gallus, became the last pagan emperor in 360 AD but fell in a skirmish against the Sasanians three years later. [ATTACH=full]1122481[/ATTACH] [SIZE=3]Julian II, Roman Empire, AE3, 361–363 AD, Antioch mint. Obv: DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG; bust of Julian II, helmeted, cuirassed, with shield and spear, l. Rev: VOT X MVLT XX; in wreath; in exergue, ANTB and branch. 20mm, 3.1g. Ref: RIC VIII Antioch 219 B. [SIZE=4]If anyone here has a coin of [B]Hannibalianus[/B], it would complete the male family of Constantine, and I'd love to see it![/SIZE][/SIZE][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
The Four Sons of Constantine the Great
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...