{"product_id":"roman-empire-337-340-ad-ae3-4-bi-nummus-mint","title":"Constantine II ROMAN EMPIRE 337-340 AD AE3\/4 BI NUMMUS Mint","description":"The **Bronze Nummus of Constantine II** is a compelling artifact from the final years of the Constantinian Era, struck while the future emperor held the rank of **Caesar** under his father, Constantine the Great. Issued between AD 330 and 335, these coins were part of a massive coordinated effort to project the stability of the imperial line. This specific specimen carries the prestigious provenance of the **Epfig Hoard**, a significant discovery in the Alsace region of France, which provides a documented archaeological context for its journey through history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e### Design and Imperial Branding\u003cbr\u003eThe obverse features a youthful, stylized portrait of **Constantine II**. As a Caesar, he is depicted wearing a **laureate wreath**, the traditional Roman symbol of victory and high office. The portraiture is characteristic of the late Constantinian style: clean lines, a slightly upturned gaze, and a focus on majesty rather than realistic facial features. The legend usually reads *CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C* (Constantine Junior, Noble Caesar), clearly marking him as an heir to the throne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse displays the iconic **\"Gloria Exercitus\"** (\"The Glory of the Army\") motif. It depicts **two Roman soldiers** standing face-to-face, each holding a spear and leaning on a grounded shield. Between them stand two military standards (*labara*). This design was a powerful piece of state propaganda, intended to remind both citizens and soldiers that the safety of the Empire was guaranteed by the unity between the royal family and the legions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e### Grade and Provenance\u003cbr\u003eGraded **VF (Very Fine)** by NGC, the coin displays an honest amount of wear consistent with ancient circulation. The primary features—the Emperor’s profile and the soldiers’ silhouettes—remain bold and easily identifiable. While the highest points of the laurel wreath and the soldiers' armor have softened, the inscriptions remain largely legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe **Epfig Hoard** pedigree adds significant value for the historian and collector alike. It serves as a bridge to the 4th-century frontier, representing the physical currency that moved through the hands of Roman soldiers and merchants along the Rhine. Holding this coin is not just holding ancient metal; it is holding a piece of a \"lost treasure\" that was hidden away for seventeen centuries.","brand":"MID-AMERICAN ANCIENTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45060608295112,"sku":"080-00544","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/9902\/7912\/files\/e1fab30d497bdee33924e1f415ec7bc6.jpg?v=1778439451","url":"https:\/\/oceancityjewelers.com\/products\/roman-empire-337-340-ad-ae3-4-bi-nummus-mint","provider":"Ocean City Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}