{"product_id":"coin-22613","title":"Procopius (AD 365–366) Roman Empire AE3 Nummus NGC F","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProcopius — A Constantinian Usurper Against Valens\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bronze AE3 nummus represents Procopius, a short-lived claimant who challenged the eastern emperor Valens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Procopius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 365–366\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nummus; AE3 is a modern size classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e AE (bronze or copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e F — Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProcopius — Rebellion and the Power of Dynastic Claims\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProcopius was related to the Constantinian house and had served under Julian II. In AD 365 he seized Constantinople and presented his family connection as a basis for opposing Valens, winning support from some troops and officials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValens recovered the initiative as Procopius’ forces weakened and commanders defected. The claimant was captured and executed in AD 366, ending a revolt that revealed how valuable Constantinian legitimacy remained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAE3 is a modern size category for late Roman bronze coins rather than an ancient denomination. Procopius needed coinage quickly to pay supporters and circulate the image of lawful imperial authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis brief issues are direct evidence for the mechanics of a Roman usurpation. Their portraits and legends transformed a disputed political claim into the familiar visual language of emperorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one bronze AE3 nummus of Procopius in an NGC Ancients holder, graded F (Fine). A specific mint, issue year, 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":43192459067454,"sku":"COIN-22613","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/procopiusae3ngcff.jpg?v=1786585256","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-22613","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}