Description
Constans AE3 Roman Bronze Coin – AD 335–337 – Late Roman Empire
Offered here is an authentic AE3 bronze coin of Constans, youngest son of Constantine the Great, struck circa AD 335–337 during the late Roman Empire.
Coin Details:
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Emperor: Constans (Caesar, later Augustus 337–350 AD)
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Date: AD 335–337
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Denomination: AE3 (small bronze)
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Metal: Bronze
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Diameter: ~16–18 mm
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Weight: Approx. 2.0–3.0 grams
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Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans facing right
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Reverse: Typical late Constantinian reverse (commonly GLORIA EXERCITVS with two soldiers and standards, or related military type)
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Mint: Roman Imperial mint (exact mint mark visible on exergue, if legible)
Historical Background:
Constans was proclaimed Caesar in AD 333 and became Augustus in AD 337 after the death of his father, Constantine the Great. He ruled the western provinces of the Roman Empire until AD 350. Coins from this period reflect the military strength and stability emphasized by the Constantinian dynasty.
Condition:
Well-preserved example with clear legends and devices for the type. Attractive dark brown patina with typical ancient circulation wear. No modern tooling or alterations.
A genuine 4th-century Roman imperial coin — nearly 1,700 years old — ideal for collectors of Late Roman bronzes or Constantinian dynasty coinage.
