Solid 18K Gold Ancient Bronze Constantius II Coin Ring

A BRONZE CONSTANTIUS II COIN mounted in 18 K Gold Ring
337-361 A.D
Weight: 9.5 grams

Constantius joins the lengthy list of emperors whose career was marked by a seemingly endless
series of wars, both domestic and foreign. He served as Caesar from 324 until his father's death
in 337, at which time he shared the title of Augustus with two other brothers, Constantine II and
Constans. To make sure no more Johnny-come-latelies in his family would try their hand at
being emperor too, it is thought that he engineered a bloodbath that left nary a relative.
Constantine II died in battle, and Constans was murdered by the men of Magnentius, the first of
several usurpers. This left Constantius finally as the sole legitimate emperor, and he moved quickly
to suppress Magnentius, an endeavor he eventually accomplished. The strife didn't end there,
however, as he still had to deal with other revolts and wars on every corner of the empire.