Antoninianus - Galerius AETERNITAS AVGG
| 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#306745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant, walking left, rider holding a goad.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVGG
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Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius and the inscription "AETERNITAS AVGG," was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Galerius (293-311 AD) to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his reign. This series of coins, known as the "Decennalia," was issued in 295-294 AD and featured a variety of different designs and inscriptions celebrating Galerius' rule. The use of the title "AETERNITAS AVGG" on this coin highlights the emphasis placed on the emperor's role as a divine and eternal ruler, and reflects the growing influence of Christianity on Roman imperial ideology during this period.