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#306759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
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 image of the emperor on one side and the sun god Sol on the other. The coin's rarity and value are due to its historical significance, age, and the fact that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Roman Empire.
