NEWP Constantius Chlorus as Augustus
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Roman Empire
Constantius Chlorus (the Pale)
(Reign as 54th Emperor of the Roman Empire May 305-July 306AD) (Ruled the Western part of the Empire while Galerius was Augustus of the Eastern part)
(b. 250 AD, d. 306 AD)
Obverse: IMP CONSTANTIVS AVG, Laureate and Cuirassed bust of Constantius facing left
Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing facing left, sacrificing over altar and holding cornucopia
Mintmark * PLG
Bronze Follis
Minted in Lugdunum May 305-July 306 AD
Translations:
IMP CONSTANTIVS AVG = Commander-in-Chief Constantius Emperor
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI = Protector of the Roman People
* PLG = The first officina in Lugdunum (Lyons, France)
References:
RIC 187a
For those not in the know Constantius was Constantine "the Great"s father
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What size is it?
It's in between the size of a US Quarter and Half Dollar
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Thanks!
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I have to agree, they are great coins and for the most part can be had for modest prices.
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