Constantius I; AE Follis, Lugdunum; Genius
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Description
Constantius I (Caesar 293 – 305 AD). AE Follis, Lugdunum mint 301-303 AD. CONSTANTIVS NOB C; laureate and cuirassed bust left, sceptre over right shoulder / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae, B in right field; PLC in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE28 |
| Weight [g]: | 10,38 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VI 167a |
| Commentary: | scarce; good portrait, some flatness on reverse |
Historical Context
Actually Constantius was one of the reasons for the creation of Tetrarchy, because Diocletian aware of the ambition of his co-ruler's son-in-low had to create the junior imperial position of a Ceasar.
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