Antoninianus - Galerius CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 | 293-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Concordiae, draped, standing facing each other, clasping right hands and holding cornucopiae in left hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.27–4.29 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Galerius and the goddess Concordia was issued during a time of significant political and economic upheaval in the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of unity and harmony between the ruling powers, as represented by the emperor Galerius and the goddess Concordia. Despite this, the coin was issued during a period of civil war and political instability, which ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
