Roman Empire – Constans AE4 (Billon Nummus)
Emperor Constans • AD 337–350 • Constantinian Dynasty
A fascinating late Roman bronze coin issued during the reign of Emperor Constans (AD 337–350), the youngest son of Constantine the Great and one of the rulers who continued the Constantinian dynasty after Constantine's death.
Following the division of the Roman Empire among Constantine's sons, Constans ruled the western territories and faced political and military challenges during a period of major transformation in Roman history.
This small AE4 reduced billon nummus represents the changing monetary system of the 4th-century Roman Empire. The coin features the imperial portrait of Constans on the obverse, while the reverse typically displays Roman military, religious, or victory-related imagery reflecting the traditions of late Roman coinage.
Specifications
- Empire: Roman Empire
- Ruler: Constans
- Reign: AD 337–350
- Dynasty: Constantinian Dynasty
- Denomination: AE4 (Reduced Billon Nummus)
- Metal: Bronze with silver alloy (billon)
- Period: Late Roman Empire
- Technique: Struck coinage
A historic ancient coin connecting collectors to the sons of Constantine the Great and the final centuries of the Roman Empire before the rise of the Byzantine era.
An excellent addition for collectors of Roman imperial coins, late Roman bronzes, and ancient world history.
