Antoninianus - Diocletianus ABVNDANT AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 291-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANT AVG
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Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was one of the last emperors of the Roman Empire. He introduced a number of economic and military reforms in an attempt to stabilize the empire, which had been facing numerous challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Abundantia, reflects Diocletian's efforts to promote prosperity and abundance throughout the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the Antoninianus coin ultimately became a symbol of the empire's economic struggles and eventual collapse.