© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Fraction - Constantius I CONCORDIA MILITVM; Alexandria
| Bronze | 3.41 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 296-297 |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Constance Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving the small Victory on a globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on a sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILI-TVM
A
ALE
Comment
CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius I, who was a Roman emperor from 293 to 306 AD, on one side, and the goddess Concordia, who represents harmony and unity, on the other. This coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Concordia may have been intended to promote unity and stability within the empire. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs only 3.41 grams suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used in everyday transactions, making it a significant artifact of ancient Roman commerce.
