Antoninianus - Diocletianus ABVNDANT AVGG; 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 | 295-294 |
| 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#305569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANT AVGG
-/-//A
Translation:
Abundantia Duorum Augustorum.
Abundance of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. This coin was specifically minted during the period of economic reform known as the "Edict on Maximum Prices" (Edictum de Pretiis Rerum Venalium) issued in 301 AD, which aimed to control inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. The coin's design features the goddess Abundantia, who represents prosperity and abundance, and the inscription "ABVNDANT AVGG" translates to "Abundant Emperors." This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that has survived in good condition, providing valuable insight into the economic and political climate of the time.