Constantius Chlorus died today
2019-07-25 Thu
Constantius I, the Caesar and a Roman Emperor died today on 25 July 306. Commonly known as Constantius Chlorus, he was the father of Constantine the Great and the founder of the Constantinian Dynasty.In 289 he left his wife, Helena, mother of Constantine, and married Theodora, the stepdaughter of the emperor Maximian; with Theodora, he had three children, Dalmatius, Constantius, and Constantia.
The above shown silver Argenteus was issued under his reign from Serdica mint. The obverse of a coin depicts the laureate head of Constantius I right. On the other hand, the reverse of a coin has a camp gate with an open doorway, surmounted by three beacons.
Image Source: Heritage Auctions
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