*This coin comes with a certificate of authenticity* *Very Rare* Constantine III AR Siliqua (Silver, 1.73g, 16mm) Lugdunum, 408-411 obv: D N CONS[TANT]INVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right rev: VICTORIA AAAVGGG, Roma seated to left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and inverted spear; SMLD in exergue ref: RIC X 1531; RSC 4b corr. (rev. legend). Condition: Good Very Fine Following the assassinations of the usurpers Marcus and Gratianus, Constantine III was proclaimed emperor by the legions in Britain. Hoping to ensure his own position, he sailed to Gaul where he met little opposition. Constantine was officially recognized by Honorius, though Theodosius and Arcadius failed to follow Honorius’ lead. Constantine proved to be a competent ruler, defeating the local barbarians and negotiating agreements with the Alamanni and Burgundians. Constantine was a bit over-ambitious though, and his attempt to enter Italy failed. Attacked by his own general Gerontius and eventually the troops of Honorius, Constantine was killed in 411 AD. The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer. U11