Egypt Alexandria Bronze AE4 347-348 AD Constantine I Deified Constantius II

Struck at the ancient mint of Alexandria in Egypt during AD 347–348, this bronze AE4 was issued under the reign of Constantius II to commemorate the deification of his father, Constantine the Great. Following Constantine’s death in AD 337, he was honoured as a divine figure, reflecting the immense influence and legacy of the emperor who reshaped the Roman Empire and established Constantinople as its new capital.

The obverse depicts the deified Constantine, while the reverse shows Constantine standing shrouded, a powerful representation of his elevated status and transition from mortal emperor to divine ancestor.

These commemorative issues served both as a tribute to Constantine and as a reminder of the legitimacy and heritage of his sons’ rule. Struck at the renowned Alexandria mint, this small bronze coin provides a tangible link to a pivotal moment in Roman history, capturing the changing religious and political landscape of the 4th century AD.