{"product_id":"roman-constantine-ii-ae-nummus-camp-gate-coin-ad-324-329-17mm","title":"Roman Constantine II AE Nummus Camp Gate Coin AD 324-329 17mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong\u003eancient Roman bronze nummus of Constantine II\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to approximately \u003cstrong\u003eAD 324–329\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Constantine II held the title of Caesar under his father Constantine the Great.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts a laureate bust of Constantine II, with portions of the surrounding imperial legend surviving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ePROVIDENTIAE CAESS camp-gate design\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a fortified gateway with two turrets and a star above. This design appeared extensively on Constantinian bronze coinage during the 320s AD. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Constantine II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle at issue: Caesar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa AD 324–329\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: AE Nummus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bronze \/ copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: approx. 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Laureate bust of Constantine II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Camp gate with two turrets and star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Uncertain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin displays considerable circulation and surface wear with areas of green corrosion\/patina and exposed copper-coloured high points. Despite this, the imperial portrait remains identifiable and the camp-gate reverse retains surprisingly good architectural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study both photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vantrocol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55175528579414,"sku":"SHOPC3 - S1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/2783\/2406\/files\/125_77d6f95f-43b4-4f86-9955-73da3bc78a84.png?v=1788276520","url":"https:\/\/vantrocol.com\/products\/roman-constantine-ii-ae-nummus-camp-gate-coin-ad-324-329-17mm","provider":"Vantrocol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}