CONSTANS Constantine The Great Son Ancient Roman Coin Wreath Of Success I42536
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:415778 | Ruler: Constans I |
Item: i42536
Authentic Ancient Coin of: Constans -Roman Emperor: 337-350 A.D. -
Bronze AE4 15mm (1.54 grams) Cyzicus mint: 347-348 A.D.
Reference: RIC 50 (VIII, Cyzicus)
DNCONSTANSPFAVG - Diademed (rosettes) head right.
Exe: SMKB - Wreath, VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within.
You are bidding on the... exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Flavius Julius Constans (320-350) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 337 until his death. Constans was the third and youngest son of Constantine the Great and Fausta , Constantine's second wife.On 25 December 333 Constantine elevated Constans to Caesar.In 337 he succeeded his father, jointly with his older brothersConstantine II andConstantius II, receivingItaly, Pannonia and Africa as his portion. Constantine II, who ruled over Gaul, Spain and Britain, attempted to take advantage of his youth and inexperience by invading Italy in 340, but Constans defeated Constantine atAquileia, where the older brother died. The invasion was the effect of brotherly tensions between the two emperors. Constantine II was, at first, Constans's guardian. As Constans grew older, Constantine II never relinquished that position.In 341-2, Constans led a successful campaign against theFranks and in the early months of 343 visitedBritain. The source for this visit, Julius Firmicus Maternus, does not give a reason for this but the quick movement and the danger involved in crossing thechannel in the dangerous winter months, suggests it was in response to a military emergency of some kind, possibly to repel thePicts andScots.Regarding religion, Constans was tolerant of Judaism but promulgated an edict banning pagan sacrifices in 341. He suppressedDonatism in Africa and supportedNicene orthodoxy againstArianism, which was championed by his brother Constantius the latter. Constans called theCouncil of Sardica, which unsuccessfully tried to settle the conflict.In 350, the generalMagnentius declared himself emperor with the support of the troops on theRhine 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 Helena, southwesternGaul, where he was killed by Magnentius's assassins.A laurel wreath is a circularwreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of thebay laurel (Laurus nobilis), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen, or later from spineless butcher's broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) or cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). InGreek mythology, Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head. Inancient Greece wreaths were awarded to victors, both in athletic competitions, including the ancientOlympics made of wild olive-tree known as "kotinos" (κότινος), [1] (sc. atOlympia) and in poetic meets; inRome they were symbols of martial victory, crowning a successful commander during histriumph. Whereas ancient laurel wreaths are most often depicted as ahorseshoe shape, modern versions are usually complete rings.In common modern idiomatic usage it refers to a victory. The expression "resting on one's laurels" refers to someone relying entirely on long-past successes for continued fame or recognition, where to "look to one's laurels" means to be careful of losing rank to competition.Academic use Ovid with laurel wreath, common in poets. In some countries the laurel wreath is used as symbol of themaster's degree. The wreath is given to young masters in thegraduation ceremony of the university. The word "Laureate" in 'poet laureate' refers to being signified by the laurel wreath. The medieval Florentine poet and philosopherDante Alighieri, [dubious–discuss] a graduate of theSicilian School, is often represented in paintings and sculpture wearing a laurel wreath.Laureato[3] is the term used in Italy to refer to any graduated student. In some italian regions (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia andTrentino), right after the graduation ceremony (in Italian: laurea), the student receives a laurel wreath and is allowed to wear it for the rest of the day. This tradition was born in theUniversity of Padua and since the end of the 19th century is common to allnortheastern Italian universities.AtConnecticut College in the United States, members of the junior class carry a laurelchain, which the seniors pass through during commencement. It represents nature and the continuation of life from year to year. Immediately following commencement, the junior girls write out with the laurels their class year, symbolizing they have officially become seniors and the cycle will repeat itself the following spring.AtMount Holyoke College inSouth Hadley, Massachusetts, United States, laurel has been a fixture ofcommencement traditions since 1900, when graduating students carried or wore laurel wreaths. In 1902, the chain ofmountain laurel was introduced; since then, tradition has been for seniors to march across campus, carrying and linked by the chain. The mountain laurel represents thebay laurel used by theRomans in wreaths and crowns of honor.[4]At Reed College inPortland, Oregon, United States, members of the senior class receive laurel wreaths upon submitting their seniorthesis in May. The tradition stems from the use of laurel wreaths in athletic competitions; the seniors have "crossed the finish line, " so to speak.AtSt. Mark's School inSouthborough, Massachusetts, students who successfully complete three years of one classical language and two of the other earn the distinction of the Classics Diploma and the honor of wearing a laurel wreath on Prize Day.In Sweden, those receiving a Doctorate or anHonorary Doctorate at the Faculty of Philosophy (meaning Philosophy, Languages, Arts, History and Social Sciences), receive a laurel wreath during the ceremony of conferral of the degree.Architectural and decorative arts motif Alexander Garden Grille "Victory, A Knight Being Crowned With A Laurel Wreath" by Frank Dicksee . The laurel wreath is a common motif inarchitecture, furniture, andtextiles. The laurel wreath is seen carved in the stone and decorative plaster works ofRobert Adam, and inFederal, Regency, Directoire, andBeaux-Arts periods of architecture. In decorative arts, especially during theEmpire period, the laurel wreath is seen woven in textiles, inlaid in marquetry, and applied to furniture in the form of gilded brass mounts.Alfa Romeo added a laurel wreath to theirlogo after they won the inaugural Automobile World Championship in 1925 with theP2 racing car. Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped?::
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USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S., international shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from countryto country. I am not responsible for any USPS delivery delays, especiallyfor an international package. What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you givethat the item is authentic?
Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 10000 ancient coins and has provided themwith the same guarantee. You will be quite happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevantinformation and a picture of the coin you saw in the listing. Compared to other certification companies, the certificate of authenticity is a $25-50 value. So buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed. Is there a money back guarantee?
I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. Is there a number I can call you with questions about my order? You can contact me directly via ask seller a question and request my telephone number, or go to my About Me Page to get my contact information only in regards to items purchased on eBay. When should I leave feedback?
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Authentic Ancient Coin of: Constans -Roman Emperor: 337-350 A.D. -
Bronze AE4 15mm (1.54 grams) Cyzicus mint: 347-348 A.D.
Reference: RIC 50 (VIII, Cyzicus)
DNCONSTANSPFAVG - Diademed (rosettes) head right.
Exe: SMKB - Wreath, VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within.
You are bidding on the... exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Flavius Julius Constans (320-350) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 337 until his death. Constans was the third and youngest son of Constantine the Great and Fausta , Constantine's second wife.On 25 December 333 Constantine elevated Constans to Caesar.In 337 he succeeded his father, jointly with his older brothersConstantine II andConstantius II, receivingItaly, Pannonia and Africa as his portion. Constantine II, who ruled over Gaul, Spain and Britain, attempted to take advantage of his youth and inexperience by invading Italy in 340, but Constans defeated Constantine atAquileia, where the older brother died. The invasion was the effect of brotherly tensions between the two emperors. Constantine II was, at first, Constans's guardian. As Constans grew older, Constantine II never relinquished that position.In 341-2, Constans led a successful campaign against theFranks and in the early months of 343 visitedBritain. The source for this visit, Julius Firmicus Maternus, does not give a reason for this but the quick movement and the danger involved in crossing thechannel in the dangerous winter months, suggests it was in response to a military emergency of some kind, possibly to repel thePicts andScots.Regarding religion, Constans was tolerant of Judaism but promulgated an edict banning pagan sacrifices in 341. He suppressedDonatism in Africa and supportedNicene orthodoxy againstArianism, which was championed by his brother Constantius the latter. Constans called theCouncil of Sardica, which unsuccessfully tried to settle the conflict.In 350, the generalMagnentius declared himself emperor with the support of the troops on theRhine 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 Helena, southwesternGaul, where he was killed by Magnentius's assassins.A laurel wreath is a circularwreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of thebay laurel (Laurus nobilis), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen, or later from spineless butcher's broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) or cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). InGreek mythology, Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head. Inancient Greece wreaths were awarded to victors, both in athletic competitions, including the ancientOlympics made of wild olive-tree known as "kotinos" (κότινος), [1] (sc. atOlympia) and in poetic meets; inRome they were symbols of martial victory, crowning a successful commander during histriumph. Whereas ancient laurel wreaths are most often depicted as ahorseshoe shape, modern versions are usually complete rings.In common modern idiomatic usage it refers to a victory. The expression "resting on one's laurels" refers to someone relying entirely on long-past successes for continued fame or recognition, where to "look to one's laurels" means to be careful of losing rank to competition.Academic use Ovid with laurel wreath, common in poets. In some countries the laurel wreath is used as symbol of themaster's degree. The wreath is given to young masters in thegraduation ceremony of the university. The word "Laureate" in 'poet laureate' refers to being signified by the laurel wreath. The medieval Florentine poet and philosopherDante Alighieri, [dubious–discuss] a graduate of theSicilian School, is often represented in paintings and sculpture wearing a laurel wreath.Laureato[3] is the term used in Italy to refer to any graduated student. In some italian regions (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia andTrentino), right after the graduation ceremony (in Italian: laurea), the student receives a laurel wreath and is allowed to wear it for the rest of the day. This tradition was born in theUniversity of Padua and since the end of the 19th century is common to allnortheastern Italian universities.AtConnecticut College in the United States, members of the junior class carry a laurelchain, which the seniors pass through during commencement. It represents nature and the continuation of life from year to year. Immediately following commencement, the junior girls write out with the laurels their class year, symbolizing they have officially become seniors and the cycle will repeat itself the following spring.AtMount Holyoke College inSouth Hadley, Massachusetts, United States, laurel has been a fixture ofcommencement traditions since 1900, when graduating students carried or wore laurel wreaths. In 1902, the chain ofmountain laurel was introduced; since then, tradition has been for seniors to march across campus, carrying and linked by the chain. The mountain laurel represents thebay laurel used by theRomans in wreaths and crowns of honor.[4]At Reed College inPortland, Oregon, United States, members of the senior class receive laurel wreaths upon submitting their seniorthesis in May. The tradition stems from the use of laurel wreaths in athletic competitions; the seniors have "crossed the finish line, " so to speak.AtSt. Mark's School inSouthborough, Massachusetts, students who successfully complete three years of one classical language and two of the other earn the distinction of the Classics Diploma and the honor of wearing a laurel wreath on Prize Day.In Sweden, those receiving a Doctorate or anHonorary Doctorate at the Faculty of Philosophy (meaning Philosophy, Languages, Arts, History and Social Sciences), receive a laurel wreath during the ceremony of conferral of the degree.Architectural and decorative arts motif Alexander Garden Grille "Victory, A Knight Being Crowned With A Laurel Wreath" by Frank Dicksee . The laurel wreath is a common motif inarchitecture, furniture, andtextiles. The laurel wreath is seen carved in the stone and decorative plaster works ofRobert Adam, and inFederal, Regency, Directoire, andBeaux-Arts periods of architecture. In decorative arts, especially during theEmpire period, the laurel wreath is seen woven in textiles, inlaid in marquetry, and applied to furniture in the form of gilded brass mounts.Alfa Romeo added a laurel wreath to theirlogo after they won the inaugural Automobile World Championship in 1925 with theP2 racing car. Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped?::
Depending on the volume of sales, it may take up to 5 business days forshipment of your order after the receipt of payment. How will I know when the order was shipped?:
After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and thatdate should be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. After you shipped the order, how long will the mail take?
USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S., international shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from countryto country. I am not responsible for any USPS delivery delays, especiallyfor an international package. What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you givethat the item is authentic?
Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 10000 ancient coins and has provided themwith the same guarantee. You will be quite happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevantinformation and a picture of the coin you saw in the listing. Compared to other certification companies, the certificate of authenticity is a $25-50 value. So buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed. Is there a money back guarantee?
I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. Is there a number I can call you with questions about my order? You can contact me directly via ask seller a question and request my telephone number, or go to my About Me Page to get my contact information only in regards to items purchased on eBay. When should I leave feedback?
Once you receive your order, please leave a positive. Please don't leave anynegative feedbacks, as it happens many times that people rush to leavefeedback before letting sufficient time for the order to arrive. Also, ifyou sent an email, make sure to check for my reply in your messages beforeclaiming that you didn't receive a response. The matter of fact is that anyissues can be resolved, as reputation is most important to me. My goal is toprovide superior products and quality of service.
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