Argenteus - Constantius I VIRTVS MILITIVM; Antioch
298 year| Silver | 3.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 298 |
| Value | Argenteus (1) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three-turreted camp gate
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS MILITVM
*ANTH*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius I, who was a Roman emperor from 293 to 306 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "VIRTVS MILITIVM" meaning "Military Virtue" in Latin, indicating the importance of military power and virtue during his reign.
