Antoninianus - Constantius I ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| 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 | 295-294 |
| 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#306693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE
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Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Constantius I, who was the first Roman Emperor to adopt Christianity as the official religion of the empire. This coin, which features the image of Constantius I on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, was minted in Rome and circulated throughout the empire during a time of significant religious and political change. Despite the many challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this period, the Antoninianus coin remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency, reflecting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.