Antoninianus - Constantius I as Caesar IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES; Jupiter
| Silver | 4.7 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules standing left, holding Victory, club and lion's skin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES
S//XXI•
Translation:
Iovi Et Herculi Conservatori Caesari.
To Jupiter and Hercules, the protectors of the Caesars.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.08–9 g;Diameter varies: 21.85–27.87 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and Constantius I as Caesar on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and religious change in the Roman Empire, as the traditional Roman pantheon was being replaced by Christianity as the dominant religion. The inclusion of Jupiter on the coin may reflect the ongoing influence of traditional Roman religion during this period.
