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Antoninianus - Galerius PRAESIDIA REIPVBLIC; Siscia
| Silver | 3.67 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (285-286) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus and Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, holding Victory on globe; between, kneeling captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRAESIDIA REIPVBLIC
XXIA
Unabridged legend: Praesidia Reipublicae.
Translation: Defence of the republic.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Galerius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 293 to 311 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Galerius implemented to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and debasement of the currency. The Antoninianus was introduced as a new denomination to replace the debased denarius, and it was made of silver, which was a more valuable and stable metal than the copper and bronze that had been used in previous coins. The coin's design featured the image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Pax on the other, symbolizing the peace and prosperity that Galerius aimed to bring to the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman economy continued to struggle, and the empire eventually collapsed in the 5th century.
