Antoninianus - Constantius I as Caesar IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306742 |
|---|---|
| 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
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, while the other side bears the image of Constantius I as Caesar. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the inclusion of a pagan deity on the coinage may have been a way to appease both religious groups. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition indicates that it was a high-value denomination, likely used for large transactions or as a store of value.
