Antoninianus - Galerius CLARITAS AVGG; Sol
295 year| 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 |
| Year | 295 |
| 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#306770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at foot, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLARITAS AVGG
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Translation:
Claritas Duorum Augustorum.
The brightness of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Galerius (293-305 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the image of the sun god Sol on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of gods and goddesses from classical mythology. The inclusion of Sol on the coinage was seen as a way to promote the cult of the sun, which was an important aspect of the Roman state religion during the late 3rd century AD.
