Antoninianus - Constantius I VIRTVS AVGG
| 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#306704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
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Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Constantius I (VIRTVS AVGG) was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. The reform aimed to address the inflation caused by the excessive issuance of coins and introduce a new standardized system of coinage. The Antoninianus coin was introduced as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman coin for centuries. It was made of silver and had a higher value than the denarius, with a ratio of 1 Antoninianus to 25 denarii. This reform helped to stabilize the Roman economy and paved the way for the empire's continued growth and prosperity.