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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ANNONA AVG
-/-//XXIΔ
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.364–4.08 g;Diameter varies: 22–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary restructuring in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as part of Diocletian's Edict on Maximum Prices, which aimed to control inflation and stabilize the economy by introducing a new system of coinage and setting price limits for goods and services. The Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was one of the new coin denominations introduced by the edict, and it was intended to be used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Despite the efforts to control inflation, the coin's silver content was gradually reduced over time, and it eventually became a copper coin with a silver wash. This change in composition reflects the ongoing economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this period.
