{"product_id":"coin-20901","title":"Vetranio (AD 350) Roman Empire BI Centenionalis NGC VF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVetranio — A Soldier-Emperor for Ten Months\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis billon centenionalis represents Vetranio, an experienced commander proclaimed emperor in the Balkans during the crisis of AD 350.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vetranio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire; Danubian provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centenionalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e BI (billon or silvered copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF — Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVetranio — Proclamation and Peaceful Abdication\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Magnentius overthrew Constans, troops in the Danubian region proclaimed Vetranio emperor with support from Constantina, sister of Constantius II. His elevation created a temporary barrier against Magnentius’ expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVetranio met Constantius II at Naissus and relinquished power after about ten months. Unlike most defeated claimants, he was allowed to retire and lived quietly on an imperial pension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centenionalis was a major late Roman bronze denomination and could retain traces of silvering. Its broad module carried the portraits and claims of rulers competing for military loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVetranio’s brief coinage is material evidence for a negotiated solution within a violent civil war. Some issues acknowledged Constantius II, reflecting the ambiguity of his position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one billon centenionalis of Vetranio in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192457560126,"sku":"COIN-20901","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/vetranioc2ae23ngcvff-1.jpg?v=1786585218","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-20901","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}