Antoninianus - Constantius I VNDIQVE VICTORES
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#306701 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VNDIQVE VICTORES
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Translation:
Undique Victores.
[Emperors] victorious everywhere.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Constantius I and the inscription "VNDIQVE VICTORES," was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Empire's "Year of the Four Emperors" in 295-294 AD. This period saw a series of power struggles and changes in leadership, with four different emperors ruling in quick succession. The coin was issued during the reign of Constantius I, who was one of the four emperors and eventually became the sole ruler of the Roman Empire.