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#306743 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Antoninianus coin featuring Constantius I as Caesar (284-294 AD) was part of a significant shift in Roman currency during the 3rd century AD. At that time, the Roman Empire was facing economic challenges, and the value of its currency was declining. To address this issue, the government introduced a new coin called the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher purity level than previous coins. This coin was intended to restore confidence in the Roman currency and stabilize the economy. The fact that Constantius I was featured on the coin as Caesar suggests that he played an important role in this monetary reform, which was a significant event in Roman history.