Constans
337 to 350 AD
Son of Constantine I and Fausta, brother of Constantine II, Constantina, and Helena
Born as Flavius Julius Constans he was Roman Emperor 337 to 350. Constans was the third and youngest son of Constantine the Great and Fausta, Constantine's second wife. From 337, he was a joint ruler with his brothers Constantius II and Constantine II. Constantine II attempted to take advantage of his youth and inexperience by invading Italy in 340, but Constans defeated Constantine II at Aquileia, where the older brother died. In 350, the general Magnentius declared himself emperor with the support of the troops on the Rhine frontier, and later the entire Western portion of the Roman Empire. Constans lacked any support beyond his immediate household, and was forced to flee for his life. Magnentius' supporters cornered him in a fortification in southeastern Gaul, where he was killed.

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Constans 345 to 347 AD Heraclea AE 4 Obvs: DN CONSTANS PF AVG Revs: VOT XX MVLT XXX, in wreath. SMHЄ 14mm, 1.2g $15.00 Order # LR 005 Ref: RIC VIII.433.47 Qty Shipping amount			Constans Mint: Thessalonica 337 to 348 AD AE 4 Obvs: DN CONSTANS PF AVG Revs: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, two facing Victories holding wreaths. SMTSB 15mm, 1.6g $15.00 Order # LR 060 Ref: RIC VIII.411.105 Qty Shipping amount