Description: Offered is a Constantius II BI Half-Centenionalis, struck AD 337–361 during the reign of Constantius II, son of Constantine the Great, and authenticated by NGC. This late Roman bronze coin (with traces of silvering typical of BI issues) features the imperial bust of Constantius II on the obverse. The reverse commonly displays Victory, wreaths, military standards, or camp gate designs—symbols of stability and military strength during the mid-4th century.
Issued during a period of political tension and religious transformation within the Roman Empire, Half-Centenionales were part of the reformed bronze currency system. NGC certification guarantees the coin’s authenticity and attribution, making it an excellent historical piece for collectors of late Roman imperial coinage.
Specifications:
Date: AD 337–361
Ruler: Constantius II
Empire: Roman Empire – House of Constantine
Denomination: BI Half-Centenionalis
Composition: Billon (bronze with traces of silver)
Weight: ~2.5–4.5 g (varies)
Diameter: ~18–22 mm
Obverse: Bust of Constantius II
Reverse: Victory or imperial-themed design (varies by mint)
Grade: NGC Certified (authentic ancient coin)
Mint: Various (e.g., Siscia, Constantinople, Rome, Antioch)
Mintage: Not recorded (hand-struck ancient production)
You will receive a coin similar to the condition shown.
