Description
Country or authority: Roman Empire
Year or date range: c. AD 295–299
Denomination: Post-reform radiate fraction
Composition: Probably copper alloy, based on the proposed type; composition requires checking.
Ruler or portrait: Constantius I (Chlorus), as Caesar
Mint or mintmark: Cyzicus, second officina; K B in the lower reverse field
Catalogue references: Provisional (unverified): RIC VI, Cyzicus, Constantius I, 19a
Obverse description: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Bearded, radiate bust right, apparently draped and cuirassed; shoulder and chest details are less distinct than the crown and portrait.
Reverse description: CONCORDIA MILITVM. Emperor standing at left facing right, receiving Victory on a globe from Jupiter, who stands at right facing left and holds a long vertical sceptre. Victory holds a wreath and palm. A short object beside the emperor's torso is less clearly resolved. K B between the figures below; exergue appears blank.
Description and condition notes: Irregular flan with an uneven edge. Dark surfaces, lighter exposed high points, localized roughness and wear on the portrait and figures. Both legends and the principal reverse details remain readable.
