© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Fraction - Constantius I CONCORDIA MILITVM; Antioch
296 year| Bronze | 2.92 g | 19.96 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 296 |
| Value | ½ Follis (⅛) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 19.96 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Star over officina below.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM
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Unabridged legend: Concordia Militum.
Translation: Harmony with the soldiers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius I, who was a Roman emperor from 293 to 306 AD and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design includes the inscription "CONCORDIA MILITVM," which translates to "harmony of the soldiers," highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation within the Roman military. Additionally, the coin was minted in Antioch, which was a significant city in the Roman Empire and a center of trade and culture.
