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#306782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//XXIΓ
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius as Caesar, was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Empire's "Period of Military Anarchy" (284-294 AD). This period saw a series of short-lived emperors and power struggles, and the coinage of the time often reflected these changes. The Antoninianus coin was introduced during this period as a replacement for the denarius, and it was made of silver, which was a more valuable material than the copper or bronze used for previous coins. This change in material was likely a response to the inflation and economic instability of the time.
