Antoninianus - Galerius ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| 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 | 295-294 |
| 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#306757 |
|---|---|
| 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 considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features an interesting combination of imagery, with the emperor Galerius on one side and the sun god Sol on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
