© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius - Constantius I as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Silver | 2.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (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 | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, on its reverse side. Victoria is shown standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a scepter, symbolizing the power and triumph of the Roman Empire. This image of Victoria would become a common motif on Roman coins and is still used today as a symbol of victory and achievement.
