Procopius
Nicomedia
365-366 CE
AE Follis
Obv: DN PROCOPIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust left
Rev: Procopius standing facing, head right, holding labarum & shield set on ground; chi-rho at top right. two dots in left field. Mintmark dot SMNB RIC
Nicomedia 8 var (unlisted officina and fieldmark)
Ex Ibero Collection
326 CE

Procopius is born in Cilicia.

363 CE
May

Julian II launches a campaign against Persia. Procopius takes part.

364 CE
March

Valentinian I and Valens order the arrest of Procopius, but he escapes with his family.

365 CE
September 28

Procopius declares himself Emperor and takes control of Thrace and Bithynia.

365 CE
November 1

Valentinian I learns of the revolt of Procopius against Valens and an invasion of Gaul by the Alemanni.

366 CE
May 27

Valens orders the execution of Procopius.