| Coin Diameter | 1.6cm – 1.8cm |
| Weight | 3.04g |
| Denomination | AE 3 |
| Metal | Bronze AE |
| Obverse Depiction | Emperor Constantius looking left, shoulders visible |
| Reverse Depiction | A campgate with two turrets and a star-like figure above it |
| Obverse Inscription | “FL IVL CONSTANTIVS”: (Constantius) |
| Reverse Inscription | “PROVIDENTIAE CAESS”: (Dedicated to) the foresight of our Caesars |
| Mint Location | Nicomedia |
| Exergue Markings | Moneta, Nicomedia, Secunda (“MNB”) |
| Die Orientation | 45° |
Distinct Features | Unique reverse depicition |
Constantius was born on August 7, 317. He was the third son of Constantine the Great. After his father died in 337, Constantius became the co-emperor of Rome, along with Constans and Constantine II. He ruled the Asian provinces and Egypt. However, in 340 Constantine was killed, so he ruled only with Constans. This lasted until 350, when he became the sole emperor of the entire Roman Empire. Constantius died of a fever on November 3, 361, ruling until his death.
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