Constantine's Secret Son: Crispus Coin Portfolio Album

The story of the Roman Constantine dynasty is a familiar one to most students of history.  Constantine the Great and his 3 sons, Constantine II, Constans, and Constantius II, born by his second wife, Fausta, ruled the Roman Empire from 307 to 363 AD.  What is less known is that Constantine had a 4th son, Crispus, who vanished from the official historical record.  Much of what is known about him lies in the history recorded by the few coins that were minted in Crispus' name.  The beloved son- Flavius Julius Crispus was born ca. 300 AD to Constantine and Minervina, his first wife.  In 307 Constantine divorced Minervina and entered into a political marriage to Fausta, the daughter of the Emperor Maximianus.  Crispus was raised by his father, made Caesar in 317 AD, and proved an able leader in military campaigns during the early 320's.  After distinguished victories in battles against his father's nemesis, Licinius, Crispus' position as heir apparent was virtually certain.  All accounts de