Constantius I, as Caesar, 293-305. Antoninianus (Bronze, 24 mm, 2.77 g, 12 h), Treveri, mid-end 293. CONSTANTIVS NOB C Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius I to right. Rev. CLARITAS AVGG / PTR Sol standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding globe in his left; to left at his feet, bound captive seated left, head turned back to right; in field to right, D. Cahn 70. Cohen -. Estiot/Zanchi 42. RIC 651. Very rare. Slightly rough and with minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.



The tetrarchic antoniniani from Trier are all very rare. They were minted shortly before Diocletian’s monetary reform in 294.