{"product_id":"roman-empire-constans-ae4-bi-nummus-ngc-vf","title":"Roman Empire, Constans AE4 BI Nummus, AD 337-350, NGC VF","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late Roman AE4 billon nummus issued under Constans, a son of Constantine I, during his reign from AD 337 to 350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse bears the imperial portrait of Constans. The worn reverse appears to preserve the paired-Victory design associated with his small-denomination coinage, but the NGC label does not identify the specific reverse type or mint, and no narrower attribution is claimed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin has been graded VF, Very Fine, and encapsulated by NGC Ancients. NGC has applied the condition notation edge filed, which is disclosed and explained below. The certification number can be checked through NGC's verification page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire: Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Constans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReign: AD 337 to 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: AE4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: BI Nummus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Billon or copper-based alloy, exact fineness not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Imperial portrait of Constans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Worn late-Roman design, apparently the paired-Victory type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: NGC VF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNGC notation: Edge filed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification number: 4283040-008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolder: NGC Ancients encapsulation, sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the edge-filed notation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNGC's edge filed notation indicates that part of the coin's rim shows evidence of filing or deliberate metal removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe notation does not establish when the filing occurred or why it was done, and no purpose is suggested here. Because alteration to the edge affects condition and collector value, the notation is stated plainly and remains visible on the NGC label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstans was one of the sons of Constantine I. Following Constantine's death in AD 337, imperial authority was divided among his surviving sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstans initially governed portions of the central and western empire. After the death of his brother Constantine II in AD 340, his authority extended across most of the Roman West. His reign included frontier warfare, religious disputes and continuing political rivalry within the Constantinian dynasty. He was overthrown and killed in AD 350 during the rebellion of Magnentius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient billon or bronze-alloy coin graded VF by NGC Ancients and sold sealed in its holder. The coin displays a dark patina, circulation wear and the edge alteration identified on the NGC label. The photographs show the actual coin being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo claim is made regarding exact mint, officina, reverse variety, catalog number, weight, diameter or alloy percentage. Pryce House is independent of NGC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pryce House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46149248352316,"sku":"PH-COIN-4283040-008","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7111\/0204\/files\/C453AE4F-014E-43C8-9EBB-9524E87249F0.png?v=1789089069","url":"https:\/\/prycehouse.com\/products\/roman-empire-constans-ae4-bi-nummus-ngc-vf","provider":"Pryce House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}