Antoninianus - Diocletianus ADVENTVS AVG
| 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 | 285-294 |
| 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#305968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
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Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Double Denarius," was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD. It was made of silver and had a value of 2 denarii, which was double the value of a standard denarius. The coin was introduced as a way to increase the amount of silver in circulation and to reduce the number of coins needed for everyday transactions. The Antoninianus was used throughout the Roman Empire and was a popular coin during the reign of Diocletian, who ruled from 284 to 305 AD. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.