Right Click picture to see larger image size. Certified Choice VF Ancient Roman Coinage of Constantius II ROMAN EMPIRE CONSTANTIUS II 337- 361 AD as Augustus AE4 / BI Nummus. c. 1.80gm 15mm Siscia Mint, Struck c. 347 AD. SCARCE Obverse: ONSTANTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust seen frontally with head right. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing to left, head to right, holding wreath in each hand; Christogram ? in right field; *ASIS* in exergue. In 312 A.D. On the eve of the decisive battle of the Milvian bridge, Constantine was visited by an Angel while he slept which showed him a Christogram (the first two letters of "Christ" in Greek - Chi, Rho) and spoke "IN HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, meaning in Latin `In this sign, you will be the victor.` He ordered the sign of Christ on his legions standards and shields. He won a great victory and later became the first Christian Roman Emperor. Ref. RIC VIII 180; LRBC 788. Rated Scarce in RIC. Condition: NGC Graded Ch VF (Choice Very Fine), Olive patina ~ nicer in hand! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions Copyright 2016-2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery .