{"product_id":"roman-empire-ae-follis-of-constantius-ii","title":"Roman Empire AE Follis of Constantius II (AD 337–361)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"603\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA genuine bronze AE follis struck during the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eConstantius II\u003c\/strong\u003e, son of Constantine the Great and one of the last emperors to rule the Roman Empire before its permanent division into Eastern and Western halves. His reign was marked by military campaigns, political intrigue, and the continued transformation of the Roman world.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"984\"\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 data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1057\"\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 data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1590\"\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 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3cfqp\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eEmperor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantius II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rxn8ts\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eReign:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 337–361\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yayl3f\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire AE Follis (Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ugezd\" data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JTG-R-036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rjo04y\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired directly from the finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wycrbt\" data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed provenance record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19ls3ll\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qz6tvs\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eSon and successor of Constantine the Great.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xolty0\" data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eDefended the Roman Empire against repeated invasions by the Sasanian Persian Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y93dfi\" data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eOversaw the continued expansion of Christianity throughout the empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"prxv13\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eRuled during one of the final generations before the Roman Empire permanently divided into Eastern and Western empires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uz0dnk\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2259\"\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","url":"https:\/\/jillandthegems.com\/products\/roman-empire-ae-follis-of-constantius-ii","provider":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}