Antoninianus - Galerius as Caesar CONCORDIA MILITVM
| 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 | 284-294 |
| 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#306796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre or parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILITVM
ϵ//XXI
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Galerius as Caesar (CONCORDIA MILITVM) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was gradually decreased during this period, and by the late 3rd century, it was mostly made of bronze. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire. This fact highlights the adaptability and resilience of the Roman Empire's monetary system during a period of great turmoil.
