Description: Constantius I as Caesar (293 - 305 AD). AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint 295-299 AD. FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES; radiate and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM; Constantius standing right, holding parazonium and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre, KB below.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 3,48 g

Grade: EF/EF

Attribution: Cyzicus RIC 19a

Commentary: scarce; great specimen with glossy patina, sharp details and fantastic portrait

History: Constantius had one son (Constantine) with Helena, of whom he seperated in 289 AD, and with Maximian Herculius' daughter, Theodora, three sons - all three were killed in the purge of 337 AD after Constantine death.

Article Number: 059-08-06-42384