Augustus A.D. 365-366
(Bronze) AE III
Cyzicus mint, A.D. 365-366
Obv: D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG
Rev: REPARATI-O FEL TEMP - Emperor standing, facing right, holding labarum in right hand and resting left hand on shield
SMKB in exergue
RIC 9
16mm, 2.2g
Procopius had close ties with the Emperor Julian II, and he used those ties to justify his claims to the throne after Jovian's death. Taking advantage of the emperor Valens' absence from Constantinople, he declared himself emperor and shortly after marched on Valens' army to consolidate his power. Many of his soldiers abandoned him in battle, however, and he was forced to flee. Soon after, he was captured and executed, having little impact on history.
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