Constantius I (AD 305–306) Roman Empire BI Nummus NGC Ch VF

Constantius I — Coinage of AD 305–306

This billon BI Nummus was issued for Constantius I during AD 305–306 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Constantius I
• Date: AD 305–306
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: BI Nummus
• Metal: Billon
• NGC grade: Ch VF — Choice Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 30–35)

Historical Context

Constantius I, also called Constantius Chlorus, served as Caesar from AD 293 and became Augustus in AD 305 within Diocletian’s Tetrarchy. He governed the western provinces and campaigned in Britain and along the Rhine.

He was the father of Constantine the Great. Constantius died at Eboracum, modern York, in AD 306, where his troops proclaimed Constantine emperor.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated BI Nummus of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.