Antoninianus - Constantius I SALVS AVGG; Salus
| 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#306699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVGG
-/-//A
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Constantius I with the legend SALVS AVGG; Salus was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the denarius, the standard unit of currency, had dropped significantly. In response, the government introduced a new coin, the antoninianus, which was worth 2 denarii. This coin was made of silver and featured Constantius I on one side and the goddess Salus on the other. Despite its introduction, the antoninianus did not solve the economic problems and was eventually replaced by other coins.
