Constantius II Roman AE3;4 (AD 317-361) NGC

Own a certified Roman bronze AE3/4 of Constantius II (AD 317–361), authenticated and slabbed by NGC. This coin represents the long and often ruthless reign of one of Constantine the Great’s most determined heirs.

Constantius II was the middle son of Constantine I and Fausta. Elevated to the rank of Caesar at just seven years old, he was entrusted with the eastern provinces of the empire, including the strategically vital city of Antioch, by 333 AD. Throughout his career, Constantius proved himself to be a highly capable — and often pitiless — ruler, focused on maintaining stability and preserving his power amid the constant turmoil of imperial succession.

Following the death of his father, Constantius was drawn into bloody conflicts with his brothers and rival claimants, eliminating competitors to emerge as sole emperor by 353 AD. His reign was marked by ongoing struggles against the Sassanid Persians, religious controversies over Arianism and Nicene Christianity, and internal revolts.

Although known for his administrative skills and military leadership, Constantius was also remembered for the cold efficiency with which he removed political rivals — a trait that helped him maintain control over a fracturing empire.

Bronze AE3/4 coins of Constantius II often feature his diademed, draped bust on the obverse, while reverses emphasize military victories, divine favor, and the unity of the Roman state.

Certified by NGC, this AE3/4 coin offers collectors a direct link to the Constantinian dynasty and the hard realities of maintaining imperial power in a changing world.