Constantius I (AD 305–306) Roman Empire AE Post-Reform Radiate Caesar NGC Ch VF

Constantius I — The Western Tetrarch and Father of Constantine

This post-reform radiate was issued for Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar, the junior rank he held within the western half of Diocletian’s Tetrarchy.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Constantius I Chlorus
• Reign and issue period: Issue as Caesar, AD 293–305; later Augustus AD 305–306
• Empire/region: Western Roman Empire
• Denomination: Post-reform radiate
• Composition: AE (bronze or copper alloy)
• NGC grade: Ch VF — Choice Very Fine
• Sheldon-scale equivalent: 30–35
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

The Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.

Constantius I — Reuniting Britain with the Empire

Constantius 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.

At 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.

What the Coin Tells Us

The 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.

This 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.

What You Will Receive

You 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.

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.