Antoninianus - Galerius as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| 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#306780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//XXIς
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Galerius as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVT) 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 it was eventually replaced by a copper-based currency. This change in metal content has led numismatists to refer to these coins as "debased" or "reformed" Antoninianii. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering insights into the economic policies and political climate of the Roman Empire during the late 3rd century AD.
