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#306705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy flanked by two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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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, which features Constantius I (VIRTVS AVGG) on one side and an eagle on the other, was introduced during the reign of Emperor Carausius (286-293 AD) as a replacement for the denarius, which had become devalued due to excessive minting. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, with a weight of 1.5-2.5 grams and a diameter of 20-24 mm. Despite its introduction during a time of economic turmoil, the Antoninianus remained in circulation for over a century and became a popular coin throughout the Roman Empire.