Antoninianus - Constantius I ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#306694 |
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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 introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. The coin was named after Caracalla's adoptive father, Antoninus Pius, and it became the main currency of the Roman Empire for over a century. The Constantius I Antoninianus coin that , which was issued between 295-294 AD, is a rare and valuable example of this coinage. It features an image of the emperor Constantius I on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, with the inscription "ROMAE AETERN" or "ROMAE AETERNAE" (Eternal Rome). The coin's silver content and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.