Constantine II, the eldest son of Constantine the Great, had strong ties to Britain. Born around AD 316 in Arles, he was proclaimed Caesar in York (Eboracum) in 317 AD, just as his father had been elevated to emperor there a decade earlier. As a young ruler, Constantine II governed Britain, Gaul, and Spain, commanding the legions that defended the northern frontier and maintained Rome’s power across the Channel. His reign marked one of the last periods when Roman Britain remained firmly within the imperial fold, before the empire’s slow retreat from the island.
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Roman Coin Necklace
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Roman Silver Coin Necklace – Constantine II, 330–335 AD
This striking piece features an original billon nummus of Constantine II, son of Constantine the Great, mounted in solid silver and hung on a silver chain. Struck between 330–335 AD, the coin shows the youthful emperor laureate and cuirassed on the obverse, while the reverse bears the legend GLORIA EXERCITVS – “The Glory of the Army” – depicting two Roman soldiers standing guard beside their standards.
A unique fusion of ancient history and modern craftsmanship — wear nearly 1,700 years of empire around your neck.
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