Elliott Bartsch Latin Project
Constantius II - 337-361 AD
Length: 1.3 cm
Mass: 2.19 gm
Obv: CONSTANTIUS II
Laureate head right
Rev: Fel Temp Reparatio. (The Restoration of Happiness)
A fallen horsemen being slain by another soldier
Mint: AN
Mint of Nicomedia
Year Issued: After 348 AD
Metal: Bronze
Constans II was also known as Constantine the Bearded. He was the last Roman to become consul in history. He served as a Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668 AD. Under his reign, the Romans completely withdrew from Egypt and instead took control of Carthage. Constans II offered protection to both the religious protection to the divided Christians in his empire. Constans II soon conquered the Balkan lands and made peace with the Arabs. But Pope Martin I condemned his protection of Monothelitism and his willingness to compromise. Constans II began to become increasingly worried that his brother would oust him from the throne and chose to have him killed. The people hated Constans II so he moved to Sicily to rule from there. He was able to conquer Rome from the Lombards for a short period of time. When in Rome he stripped the Pantheon and other buildings of the precious ornaments. He also announced that the pope had no jurisdiction over the archbishop who represented Constans II. His recent moves led to his assassination by his chamberlain while taking a bath.
Constantius II - 337-361 AD
Length: 1.3 cm
Mass: 2.19 gm
Obv: CONSTANTIUS II
Laureate head right
Rev: Fel Temp Reparatio. (The Restoration of Happiness)
A fallen horsemen being slain by another soldier
Mint: AN
Mint of Nicomedia
Year Issued: After 348 AD
Metal: Bronze
Constans II was also known as Constantine the Bearded. He was the last Roman to become consul in history. He served as a Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668 AD. Under his reign, the Romans completely withdrew from Egypt and instead took control of Carthage. Constans II offered protection to both the religious protection to the divided Christians in his empire. Constans II soon conquered the Balkan lands and made peace with the Arabs. But Pope Martin I condemned his protection of Monothelitism and his willingness to compromise. Constans II began to become increasingly worried that his brother would oust him from the throne and chose to have him killed. The people hated Constans II so he moved to Sicily to rule from there. He was able to conquer Rome from the Lombards for a short period of time. When in Rome he stripped the Pantheon and other buildings of the precious ornaments. He also announced that the pope had no jurisdiction over the archbishop who represented Constans II. His recent moves led to his assassination by his chamberlain while taking a bath.
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