CVC & Collectables proudly presents the AD 337-361 Roman Canstantius II Gold AV Solidus—a coin that transports us to a remarkable period in history. This coin showcases the image of Constantius II and holds significance as a gold solidus. Let’s delve into the details of this coin and its historical context.
Constantius II tried to create religious unity in the empire under Arian Christianity. He was accused to killing his brother Constantius over power. many say he permitted but not ordered the killings. He later split the empire into three scetions, he took control of Thrace, Macedonia, Greece, Asia, and Egypt. He later passed laws against paganism, and the historian Ammianus Marcellinus portrays him as deeply moved on a visit to Rome in 356. In 339 and 356 he exiled the influential orthodox bishop of Alexandria, but the religious unity he sought was short-lived. Between 338 and 350 he was engaged in inconclusive but extremely bloody warfare with the Persian king Shāpūr II.
Coin Highlights:
- Emperor: Constantius II
- Metal: Gold
- Grade: Fine 15
- Time period: AD 337-361
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