Antoninianus - Diocletianus AETERNITAS 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 | 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#305970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant, walking left, rider holding a goad.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVGG
-/-//TXXIT
Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Diocletianus (AETERNITAS AVGG) coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Diocletian, who introduced a new system of coinage to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. This coin, in particular, was minted in Rome between 295 and 294 AD and was made of silver. It features an image of the Roman Emperor Diocletian on one side and the goddess Aeternitas on the other, symbolizing the eternity of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and religious reforms implemented by Diocletian, making it a valuable piece for historians and collectors.