Constans II was the eldest son of the Western Roman Emperor Constantine III and was appointed co-emperor by him from 409 to 411.
Whether Constans II was a usurper is open to debate: he was crowned after Constantine III had been recognised as co-emperor by Honorius. However, this recognition would not have included the right to extend the imperial power to Constantine's family.
Constans was tasked with going to Hispania to fight barbarian invaders, but before leaving news came that Gerontius had stopped the invaders, had rebelled from Constantine, and had proclaimed Emperor one of his own men, Maximus of Hispania. With the support of the barbarians, Gerontius took over Constantine's territory, and in 411 he captured the city of Vienne and put Constans to death.
Whether Constans II was a usurper is open to debate: he was crowned after Constantine III had been recognised as co-emperor by Honorius. However, this recognition would not have included the right to extend the imperial power to Constantine's family.
Constans was tasked with going to Hispania to fight barbarian invaders, but before leaving news came that Gerontius had stopped the invaders, had rebelled from Constantine, and had proclaimed Emperor one of his own men, Maximus of Hispania. With the support of the barbarians, Gerontius took over Constantine's territory, and in 411 he captured the city of Vienne and put Constans to death.
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Constans II
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An
AU
Solidus
struck 662 - 667 AD
in
Constantinople
Obverse: Facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV, both draped, with Constans wearing plumed helmet; cross above
Reverse: VICTORIA AЧGЧ Z, cross potent on three steps; at sides, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; CONOB in exergue.
Diameter:
20 mm
Die Orientation: 7 H
Weight: 4.38 g
Die Orientation: 7 H
Weight: 4.38 g
NGC Cert: 4284172-002 MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
DOC 30g; MIB 31; Sear 964
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Constans II
An
AE
40 Nummi
struck 644-645 AD
in
Constantinople
Obverse: beardless Constans II facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; EN TVTO NIKA
Reverse: large M / ANA / NEOϚ / * / E IIII
Diameter:
21 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
No notes for this coin
SBCV 1000; D.O. 63.