Constans
Imperator Caesar Flavius Julius Constans Augustus
Flavius Julius Constans, the youngest son of Constantine I, initially received Africa and Italy in the partition of 337, then gained his brother Constantine II's territories after 340, becoming ruler of the entire West. A staunch supporter of Nicene Christianity, he pressured his brother Constantius II on theological matters and threatened war if Athanasius was not restored to his see. He was murdered in 350 during the coup by Magnentius, fleeing to a temple in the Pyrenees where he was killed.
Constans's visit to Britain (341–342 AD) is archaeologically significant; it may be associated with building activity at Hadrian's Wall. His FEL TEMP REPARATIO types introduced one of the most collected and varied series in late Roman numismatics.
Key Events
Coinage
Constans issued coinage from the western mints throughout his reign. The FEL TEMP REPARATIO (Restoration of the Happy Times) series, introduced late in his reign and continued under Constantius II, features multiple reverse types including the famous 'falling horseman' and galley types. The CONCORDIA MILITVM and VICTORIAE DD AVGG types also appear regularly.
Denominations
Notable Types
- FEL TEMP REPARATIO (multiple variants)
- VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN types (with Constantine II)
- GLORIA EXERCITVS types
- CONCORDIA MILITVM types
Common Reverses
Active Mints
Related Resources
Further Reading
- Roman Imperial Coinage, Volume VIII,
- Roman Coins and Their Values, Volume IV,