Constantius I; AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus; Constantius with Jupiter
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,48 |
| Grade: | EF/EF |
| Attribution: | Cyzicus RIC 19a |
| Commentary: | scarce; great specimen with glossy patina, sharp details and fantastic portrait |
Historical Context
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.






