Antoninianus - Constantius I COMES AVG or COMES AVGG; Minerva
| 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 | 295-290 |
| 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#306678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMES AVG or COMES AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Comes Augusti.
Companion of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Constantius I (COMES AVG or COMES AVGG; Minerva) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was debased during this period, with the percentage of silver in the coin decreasing from around 90% to less than 50%. This debasement was likely done to increase the amount of coinage in circulation and to pay for military campaigns and other state expenses. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
