Quinarius - 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 | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and ensign or sceptre 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
The Quinarius coin featuring Galerius as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVT) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to thrive and expand its territories during Galerius' reign.