Antoninianus - Constantius I (ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) (295-294) front Antoninianus - Constantius I (ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) (295-294) back
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Antoninianus - Constantius I ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#306694
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.