© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletian CONCORDIA MILITVM; Antioch
296 year| Bronze | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 296 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#152636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Prince standing right in military dress, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter facing left, leaning on sceptre.
Star over officina mark in lower centre.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA MILITVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was one of the first Roman emperors to introduce a new system of coinage that was based on the bronze standard, rather than the traditional silver standard. This change in coinage was a response to the economic challenges of the time, including inflation and debasement of the currency. The Antoninianus coin was a key part of this new system, and it was used widely throughout the Roman Empire.
