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Bronze coin of Constantius I (305-306 A.D.)

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Bronze coin of Constantius I (305-306 A.D.)
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Constantius I, sometimes called Constantius Chlorus, was the father of Constantine the Great, and lived from 250 to 306 A.D. In 293 A.D., Diocletian established what is known as the Tetrarchy - a group of four who shared power. Comprising the Tetrarchy were two Augusti (one in the east and one in the west), supported by two Caesars (again, east and west). After Constantius I successfully served as military commander under emperor Maximian, Diocletian promoted both into the Tetrarachy. He died of illness in 306 A.D. Obverse: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C ("Flavius Julius Constantius, noble, Caesar); bust of Constantius I left Reverse: VIRTVS CAESS ("dedicated to the virtue of our Caesars"), campgate with six rows, four turrets, open doors with two panels, each with two pellets, star above, top and bottom rows empty blocks, mintmark QCONST. Reference: RIC VII 323 $50 reserve A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE - MUSEUM QUALITY JC-30101-6