Antoninianus - Constantius I as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| 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#306716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius I as Caesar, which is significant because Constantius I was the first Roman emperor to be depicted on coins with a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and reflected the growing influence of Christianity, which associated beards with masculinity and wisdom. The coin's design may have been intended to convey Constantius I's piety and devotion to Christianity, which was a significant aspect of his reign.
