{"product_id":"coin-31813","title":"Constantius I (AD 305–306) Roman Empire AE Post-Reform Radiate Caesar NGC Ch VF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConstantius I — The Western Tetrarch and Father of Constantine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis post-reform radiate was issued for Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar, the junior rank he held within the western half of Diocletian’s 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 Issue as Caesar, AD 293–305; later Augustus AD 305–306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-reform radiate\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 Ch VF — Choice Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–35\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 — Reuniting Britain with the Empire\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstantius was appointed Caesar in AD 293 with responsibility for Gaul and Britain. He defeated the secessionist regime of Carausius and Allectus, restoring Britain to imperial control in AD 296, and continued campaigning along the Rhine frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the abdications of AD 305, Constantius became the senior western Augustus. He died at Eboracum—modern York—in AD 306 while campaigning in Britain, after which his troops proclaimed his son Constantine emperor and accelerated the breakdown of the Tetrarchic succession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe post-reform radiate belongs to the currency system created around Diocletian’s monetary reforms. Its radiate crown distinguished the type, while its bronze fabric reflects the changing relationship between denomination, metal and official value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis issue identifies Constantius in the rank of Caesar, the junior position he held from AD 293 until the abdications of AD 305. Its standardized style linked his authority to the other members of the imperial college.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one post-reform radiate of Constantius I issued as Caesar in an NGC Ancients holder, graded Ch VF (Choice 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":43192461131838,"sku":"COIN-31813","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/constius1stantngcch-vf.jpg?v=1786585305","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-31813","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}