Constantine II (AD 337-340) AE3/4 BI Nummus Roman Empire – NGC Ancients

Roman Empire – AE3/4 BI Nummus of Constantine I (AD 307–337)
NGC Ancients Certified: Choice Extremely Fine (Ch XF) | Cert #: 6556891-062
📍 From the Historic Epfig Hoard
 
🏛️ A Coin from Rome’s First Christian Emperor
This certified BI Nummus (AE3/4) was struck under Constantine the Great, the emperor who united the empire, founded Constantinople, and embraced Christianity as a state religion. Issued between AD 307 and 337, this coin represents a new era of imperial power, spiritual transformation, and Roman identity.
 
Constantine’s legacy reshaped the Roman world:
✝️ Became the first Roman emperor to openly embrace Christianity
🏛️ Founded Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) as the “New Rome”
🛡️ Defeated rivals in civil war and unified the empire under one ruler
📜 Issued the Edict of Milan (AD 313), granting religious freedom across the empire
His coins often depict themes of military might, divine favor, and the early merging of Roman imperialism with Christian iconography.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
👑 Emperor: Constantine I (Constantine the Great)
🪙 Denomination: AE3/4 BI Nummus (Bronze with silver wash)
⚖️ Material: Billon (bronze alloy)
📆 Reign: AD 307–337
🏛️ Grading Company: NGC Ancients
🔍 Grade: Choice Extremely Fine (Ch XF)
🆔 Certification #: 6556891-062
 
🏺Epfig Hoard
Discovered near Epfig, a commune in Alsace, France, the Epfig Hoard is one of the most important numismatic finds from the Constantinian period. It included thousands of late Roman bronze coins buried likely in the late 4th century, offering insight into circulation, imperial propaganda, and regional minting practices.
Key facts:
📆 Buried circa AD 350
🏛️ Contained coins of Constantine I, his sons, and later Tetrarchic rulers
🔍 Coins were well-preserved and often retained traces of their original silvering
🏺 Provides a rare opportunity to collect coins with archaeological pedigree
Coins from the Epfig Hoard are rarely seen on the open market as they are collected for their well-documented origin and historical significance.
 
✅ Why Collect This Coin?
🔐 NGC Certified – Choice XF – Superior grade with clear details and full legends
📍 From the Epfig Hoard – Rare hoard pedigree with confirmed provenance
👑 Imperial & Religious Importance – Ties to the Christianization of Rome
🏛️ Affordable Entry into Constantine’s Legacy – Ideal for collectors of all levels
 
🎁 Own a Coin That Shaped Western Civilization
This is more than a collectible—it’s a direct link to the emperor who changed the course of religious and political history. Add this Constantine I Nummus to your collection today and secure a rare hoard-sourced piece certified by NGC Ancients. Own a coin tied to one of history’s most pivotal emperors!