Antoninianus - Galerius ABVNDANT AVGG; Abundantia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (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#306744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANT AVGG
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Translation:
Abundantia Duorum Augustorum.
Abundance of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius and the goddess Abundantia, was part of a series of coins issued during Galerius' reign that aimed to promote the ideals of abundance and prosperity. The coin's design, which includes a depiction of Abundantia holding a cornucopia and a scepter, symbolizes the idea of abundance and the Roman Empire's wealth. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the importance of propaganda and ideological messaging in Roman imperial politics, and how coins were used as a tool to promote the ruling ideology.
