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It circulated during the same generation that witnessed the legalization of Christianity, major military campaigns across the Balkans, and the consolidation of imperial power under Constantine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from the finder, Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting in Europe. According to the finder, it forms part of a group of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. 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Based on information provided by the finder, this coin forms part of a collection of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 metal-detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. 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His reign marked a period of intellectual and legal renewal known as the Macedonian Renaissance, during which Byzantine scholarship, literature, and imperial administration flourished.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin circulated at a time when the Byzantine Empire stood as the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East. Leo VI is remembered not only as an emperor but as a prolific writer and reformer. He commissioned the Basilika, one of the most important legal compilations in Byzantine history, preserving and modernizing Roman law for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting activities in Europe. Based on information provided by the finder, this coin forms part of a collection of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 metal-detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. 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His reign was marked by military campaigns, political intrigue, and the continued transformation of the Roman world.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin circulated during a pivotal era in late antiquity. Constantius II inherited an empire reshaped by his father and spent much of his reign defending its frontiers against Persian invasions while navigating internal power struggles. Under his rule, Christianity continued to grow in influence, further defining the cultural and political identity of the late Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist \u003cstrong\u003eMarius Staszak\u003c\/strong\u003e, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting activities in Europe. Based on information provided by the finder, this coin forms part of a collection of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 metal-detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. The exact recovery location for this specimen was not documented at the time of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin includes a printed provenance record documenting its acquisition directly from the finder and its cataloging into the Jill and the Gems historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantius II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 337–361\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire AE Follis (Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JTG-R-036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired directly from the finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed provenance record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSon and successor of Constantine the Great.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefended the Roman Empire against repeated invasions by the Sasanian Persian Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversaw the continued expansion of Christianity throughout the empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuled during one of the final generations before the Roman Empire permanently divided into Eastern and Western empires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis coin circulated more than 1,650 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929861013667,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4148\/3683\/files\/36front.png?v=1785213605"},{"product_id":"roman-empire-ae-follis-of-licinius-i-2","title":"Roman Empire AE Follis of Licinius I (AD 308–324)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA genuine bronze AE follis struck during the reign of \u003cstrong\u003eLicinius I\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the last emperors to govern a divided Roman Empire before Constantine the Great emerged as its sole ruler. His reign unfolded during a period of political alliances, civil war, and sweeping religious change that reshaped the Roman world.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin circulated during the final years of the Tetrarchy, a system in which multiple emperors ruled different regions of the empire. Although Licinius initially allied with Constantine and jointly proclaimed the Edict of Milan (AD 313), their relationship deteriorated into a series of civil wars that ended with Constantine's victory and the reunification of the Roman Empire under a single emperor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting activities in Europe. Based on information provided by the finder, this coin forms part of a collection of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 metal-detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. The exact recovery location for this specimen was not documented at the time of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin includes a printed provenance record documenting its acquisition directly from the finder and its cataloging into the Jill and the Gems historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licinius I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 308–324\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire AE Follis (Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JTG-R-042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired directly from the finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed provenance record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the final rulers of the Roman Tetrarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-issued the Edict of Milan (AD 313) with Constantine, granting religious tolerance throughout the empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis defeat by Constantine led to the reunification of the Roman Empire under a single emperor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis reign marks the closing chapter of one of Rome's most turbulent political transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis coin circulated more than 1,700 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929867305123,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4148\/3683\/files\/42front.png?v=1785213780"},{"product_id":"byzantine-empire-ae-follis-of-justin-ii","title":"Byzantine Empire AE Follis of Justin II (AD 565–578)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA genuine bronze AE follis struck during the reign of \u003cstrong\u003eJustin II\u003c\/strong\u003e, nephew and successor of the famed Emperor Justinian I. 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Issued during the 16th century, this coin circulated at a time when Central Europe stood at the crossroads of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the expanding Ottoman Empire.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin dates to the reign of Ferdinand I, who became King of Hungary following the Battle of Mohács in 1526, one of the most consequential battles in Hungarian history. The conflict reshaped Central Europe, leaving Hungary divided between Habsburg and Ottoman influence for generations. As both King of Hungary and later Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand played a central role in defending Christian Europe against Ottoman expansion while strengthening the Habsburg dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting activities in Europe. Based on information provided by the finder, this coin forms part of a collection of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 metal-detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. 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Issued in 1756, this coin dates to the opening year of the Seven Years' War, a global conflict that reshaped the balance of power in Europe and beyond.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick the Great is remembered as one of history's most accomplished military commanders and enlightened monarchs. His leadership transformed Prussia into one of Europe's leading powers, while his support for education, philosophy, and administrative reform helped shape the modern Prussian state. Coins from his reign circulated during a period of remarkable military achievement and political change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting activities in Europe. According to the finder, this coin was recovered in northern Poland in 2021. 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Dated 1588, this coin circulated during the late Renaissance, when Europe was a patchwork of independent duchies, counties, bishoprics, and free cities, each issuing its own coinage.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the unified nations we know today, the Holy Roman Empire consisted of hundreds of semi-independent states. Coins such as this served as everyday currency while reflecting the remarkable political diversity of Central Europe. The year 1588 is also remembered for the defeat of the Spanish Armada, one of the defining events of the late sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting activities in Europe. According to the finder, this coin was recovered in northern Poland in 2021. While the exact recovery location was not documented at the time of discovery, the finder identified northern Poland as the general find region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin includes a printed provenance record documenting its acquisition directly from the finder and its cataloging into the Jill and the Gems historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing State:\u003c\/strong\u003e County of Hanau-Lichtenberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1588\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e German States Silver 2 Kreuzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JTG-G-214\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recovered in northern Poland (2021) and acquired directly from the finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed provenance record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929882804387,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4148\/3683\/files\/214front.png?v=1785214569"},{"product_id":"roman-empire-bronze-signet-ring","title":"Roman Empire Bronze Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine ancient bronze signet-style ring dating to the Roman Empire, offering a tangible connection to the people and everyday material culture of the ancient Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRings were widely worn throughout the Roman Empire and could serve decorative, personal and practical purposes. Signet and engraved rings might carry portraits, deities, animals, symbols or other imagery meaningful to their owners, while some were used to impress designs into wax for sealing documents and correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a broad, flattened bezel with substantial shoulders and a deeply aged surface patina. Centuries of wear have obscured much of the original bezel detail, and no specific engraved design can now be confidently identified. Rather than restoring or interpreting what has been lost, the ring is presented in its surviving condition as an authentic artifact of Roman material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was acquired directly from Marius Staszak, from whom Jill and The Gems also acquired its first collection of ancient coins. According to Staszak, the ring was acquired by him at an auction in Poland. Its original archaeological recovery location and earlier ownership history are unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signet-Style Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JTG-R-R01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcquisition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired directly from Marius Staszak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auction in Poland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient condition with substantial surface wear and natural patination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRings were worn throughout Roman society as personal adornment and could also communicate identity, status or affiliation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Roman rings could feature an enormous variety of personal, religious and symbolic imagery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignet rings could also serve the practical purpose of creating impressions in wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heavy wear and patination visible today are part of the object's survival through centuries of history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery historical object offered by Jill and The Gems is individually researched, cataloged and photographed to preserve not only the artifact itself, but the story it carries through time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038754910371,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4148\/3683\/files\/214back_2.png?v=1787634367"},{"product_id":"roman-empire-bronze-bird-motif-pendant","title":"Roman Empire Bronze Bird Motif Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine ancient bronze pendant attributed to the Roman Empire, featuring a worn but still visible \u003c\/span\u003ebird motif\u003cspan\u003e at its centre. 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