Denarius - Galerius as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| 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 | 284-294 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galerius, who was a powerful Roman emperor, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVT" which means "to the prince of youth" in Latin, highlighting his role as Caesar and his responsibility for the young prince, Constantine, who would later become a prominent emperor himself.