November 28, 2023
Procopius – Roman Usurper: 365-366 A. Procopius took part in the emperor Julian’s campaign against the Persian Empire in 363. On his mother’s side, Procopius was cousin of Emperor Julian. Both authors agree that the sign was not readily understandable as denoting Christ, which corresponds with the fact that there is no certain evidence of […]
February 26, 2023
Authentic Ancient Coin of. Roman Usurper Emperor. Bronze AE3 16mm (1.75 grams) Heraclea mint: 365-366 A. Reference: possibly unpublished type DN PROCOPIVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. REPARATIO FEL TEMP, Procopius standing facing, head right, holding labarum and resting hand on shield; SMHA in exergue. The labarum was a vexillum (military standard) […]
October 16, 2022
Authentic Ancient Coin of. Procopius – Roman Usurper: 365-366 A. Bronze AE3 16mm (2.32 grams) Heraclea mint: 365-366 A. Reference: Unlisted DNPROCOPIVSPFAVG – Diademed, cuirassed bust right. REPARATIOFELTEMP Exe: SMHB – Procopius standing facing, head right, holding labarum in right hand, left resting on shield set on the ground. The labarum was a vexillum (military […]
October 10, 2022
Authentic Ancient Coin of. Procopius – Roman Usurper: 365-366 A. Bronze AE3 19mm (2.18 grams) Constantinople mint 365-366 A. Reference: Waage 1764cf DN PROCOPIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped bust right SECVRITAS REIPVB, Exe: CONS – emperor standing left, head right, holding labarum & shield on ground and unidentified object in left at foot. […]