Antoninianus - Diocletianus ADVENTVS AVGG
| 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 | 290-291 |
| 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#305576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVGG
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Translation:
Adventus Duorum Augustorum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a series of economic and military reforms in an attempt to stabilize the Roman Empire, which was facing numerous challenges at the time, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design features the image of Diocletian and the inscription "ADVENTVS AVGG," which translates to "the arrival of the emperors," highlighting the significance of the emperor's visit to Rome.