Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Procopius (Short-Reigned Usurper of Rome)

Procopius AE Bronze (NGC Certified) — Valens Usurper's Failed Revolt

Authentic NGC-certified usurper bronze AE3 from Procopius — Julian relative claims throne against Valens during 8-month eastern civil war (AD 365–366).

Usurper Pretender Design

• Obverse: Pearl-diademed portrait — fake imperial legitimacy

• Reverse: Victory / soldier / captives — rebel propaganda standards

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze alloy (AE3 small denomination)

• Weight: 2-3g

• Diameter: 18-20mm

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Constantinople rebel mint

• Date: AD 365–366 only

Late Roman Chaos Essential

• Claims Julian Apostate kinship for support

• Constantinople revolt while Valens campaigns

• Defeated + executed after 8 months

• Damnatio memoriae erases rebel memory

Collector Masterpiece

Ultra-rare usurper bronze from failed eastern challenge. Procopius desperation essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.