Nummus - Constantius I as Caesar (CONCORDIA MILITVM; Cyzicus) (295-299) front Nummus - Constantius I as Caesar (CONCORDIA MILITVM; Cyzicus) (295-299) back
Nummus - Constantius I as Caesar (CONCORDIA MILITVM; Cyzicus) (295-299) photo
© Ch.G. Häberl 2016

Nummus - Constantius I as Caesar CONCORDIA MILITVM; Cyzicus

 
Bronze 2.6 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
295-299
Value
Nummus / Follis (¼)
Currency
Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#94372
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Constantius I standing left in military dress, looking right and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing right looking left, leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Mintmark in middle field.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA MILITVM

Translation:
Concordia Militum
(Concord of the Soldiers)

Comment

Caesura: none on obverse and CONCOR-DIA MI-LITVM on reverse.Automatically translated

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 used as a way to promote his image and legitimacy as a ruler, which could have been especially important during a time of political instability.