Descendant of the Constantine dynasty.

Son of Constantine I, co-emperor, fell in battle.

CAESAR FLAVIVS CLAVDIVS CONSTANTINVS AVGVSTVS

II. Emperor Constantine ruled the western half of the Roman Empire from 317 to 340. His coinage was significant in many ways. First of all, he significantly increased the proportion of gold coins (solidus) in the coinage. This was probably done in order to increase the economic stability and power of the empire. Symbols of Christianity, such as the monogram of Christ, often appeared on its coins. This shows that II. Constantine supported Christianity, and it became the official religion of the empire. II. Constantine's coins often featured the emperor's military successes. This shows that he was a strong ruler who was able to protect the empire from external threats.II. Specific types of Constantine's coinage: Solidus: these were the most valuable coins of the empire. They were made of gold and bore the image of the emperor and the monogram of Christ. Denarius: silver coins were the most common currency of the empire. They featured the portrait of the emperor and various deities or symbols. Sestertius: bronze coins were the lowest value coins of the empire. They featured the portrait of the emperor and various deities or symbols. II. Constantine's coinage played an important role in the history of the Roman Empire. It helped strengthen the empire's economy, supported the spread of Christianity, and provided evidence of the emperor's military successes.