Antoninianus - Constantius I as Caesar CONCORDIA MILITVM; Cyzicus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Caesar | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (285-286) Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre or parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILITVM
ϵ//XXI
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Constantius I as Caesar (284-294 AD) was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Empire during that time. The reform aimed to address the inflation caused by the excessive issuance of coins and introduced a new standardized system of coinage. The Antoninianus coin was one of the new coin denominations introduced during this reform, and it replaced the previous denomination known as the "double denarius." This coin was made of silver and had a higher value than the previous denarius, with a value of 240 of the old denarii. The introduction of the Antoninianus coin marked a significant change in the Roman Empire's monetary system and helped to stabilize the economy.