{"product_id":"coin-23082","title":"Constantius I (AD 305–306) Roman Empire AE Quarter-Nummus NGC VF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConstantius I — Tetrarch and Father of Constantine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bronze quarter-nummus represents Constantius I, western Caesar and later Augustus of the First Tetrarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantius I Chlorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 305–306 as Augustus; Caesar AD 293–305\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter-nummus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e AE (bronze or copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF — Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstantius I — Western Rule in the Tetrarchic System\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiocletian appointed Constantius as Caesar in AD 293 under the western Augustus Maximian. Constantius campaigned in Gaul and Britain, defeating the breakaway regime of Carausius and Allectus and restoring Britain to imperial control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Diocletian and Maximian abdicated in AD 305, Constantius became Augustus. He died at Eboracum, modern York, in AD 306; his soldiers then proclaimed his son Constantine, helping launch a new round of civil wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe quarter-nummus was a small bronze fraction within the monetary system created by Diocletian’s reforms. Its compact format supplied low-value currency while retaining official imperial imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstantius’ coinage reflects the carefully ranked hierarchy of the Tetrarchy. These issues document the transition from collegiate government to the dynastic struggle that eventually elevated Constantine I.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one bronze quarter-nummus of Constantius I in an NGC Ancients holder, graded VF (Very Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192459329598,"sku":"COIN-23082","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/constius1stquarter-nummusngcvff.jpg?v=1786585262","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-23082","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}