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Antoninianus - Diocletian CONCORDIA MILITVM; Antioch
296 year| Bronze | 2.99 g | 19.5 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 | 2.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#428421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Crescent 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 coinage system. This system was introduced to address the inflation that was prevalent during that time and to make transactions easier for the common people. The CONCORDIA MILITVM inscription on the coin signifies the unity and harmony of the military, which was an important aspect of Diocletian's reign.
