Antoninianus - Galerius ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| Silver | 4 g | 23 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 | 295-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; sometimes at foot, one or two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius (ORIENS AVGG; Sol) and was minted in Rome between 295-294 AD, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content, weighing 4 grams, was a departure from the previous standard of 1/40th of a Roman pound, and was part of a broader effort by Galerius to reform the empire's currency and stabilize its economy. This coin, and others like it, provide valuable insights into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during this time period.