{"product_id":"coin-30497","title":"Constantius II (AD 337–361) Roman Empire BI Half-Centenionalis NGC XF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConstantius II — A Long Reign from the House of Constantine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis billon half-centenionalis represents Constantius II, son of Constantine the Great and eventually sole ruler of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantius II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 337–361\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-centenionalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BI (billon; a low-silver or silvered copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e XF — Extremely Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\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\u003eConstantius II — From Divided Succession to Sole Emperor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Constantine the Great died in AD 337, Constantius II shared the empire with his brothers Constantine II and Constans. He governed the eastern provinces, where conflict with the Sasanian Empire remained a central military concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCivil war changed the balance of power after the usurper Magnentius overthrew Constans. Constantius defeated Magnentius and became sole emperor in AD 353, ruling until his death in AD 361 while his cousin Julian advanced a rival claim from the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe half-centenionalis is a modern numismatic label for a reduced late Roman bronze or billon denomination. Its exact ancient accounting name remains debated, but the type belongs to the monetary reforms and mass bronze issues of the Constantinian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoins of Constantius II often emphasize military rescue, victory and the restoration of order. The exact reverse design and inscriptions vary within this stock-photo offering and are not promised unless specifically stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one billon half-centenionalis of Constantius II in an NGC Ancients holder, graded XF (Extremely 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":43192460476478,"sku":"COIN-30497","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/COIN-30497__6158960-005__01-front.jpg?v=1788216761","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-30497","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}