Antoninianus - Galerius IOVI AVGG; Jupiter
294 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 | 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#306751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI AVGG
-/-//(club)
Translation:
Iovi Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius (IOVI AVGG; Jupiter) on one side and an image of Jupiter on the other, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Galerius, who served as Caesar from 293 to 305 AD and as Augustus from 305 to 311 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire faced several challenges, including inflation, debasement of the currency, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence.
