Antoninianus - Constantius I ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| Silver | 4 g | 22 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 | 295-290 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Constantius I, was the first Roman coin to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the power of the sun and the emperor's connection to the divine. This design change marked a significant shift in the representation of Roman emperors on coins, as they were previously depicted with a more naturalistic and humanized appearance. The use of the radiate crown on coins became a standard feature of Roman coinage for centuries to come.
