Obverse: Diademed bust of the emperor facing right. Legend: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG.
Reverse: Two soldiers standing facing each other, holding spears and shields, with a military standard between them. Legend: GLORIA EXERCITVS ("Glory of the Army").
Constantius II, second son of Constantine the Great, ruled as Roman emperor from 337 to 361 A.D. His long reign was marked by efforts to preserve imperial unity following his father's death and the subsequent division of power among the imperial brothers. After civil conflicts in the 340s and the deaths of his brothers Constantine II and Constans, Constantius II became sole ruler of the Roman world in 353 A.D., restoring centralized control over the empire.
The coinage of Constantius II reflects the political, military, and religious themes of his era, typically portraying imperial authority, military strength, and messages of unity throughout the empire.
- Composition: Bronze
- Denomination: Nummus
- Date: 337–361 A.D.
- NGC Ancients Certified: 6159284-021