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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
Fraction - Constantius I as Caesar CONCORDIA MILITVM; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 5.03 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-296 |
| Value | ½ Follis (⅛) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.03 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Mintmark and officina in field below.
Dot in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM
Unabridged legend: Concordia Militum.
Translation: Harmony with the soldiers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius I as Caesar, which suggests that it was minted during a time when he was still a junior emperor, rather than the senior emperor. This is significant because it provides insight into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during this period, and highlights the importance of Constantius I's rise to power. Additionally, the image of Constantius I on the coin may have been intended to promote unity and stability within the empire, as the inscription "CONCORDIA MILITVM" (harmony of the soldiers) suggests.
