Antoninianus - Diocletianus CLEMENTIA TEMP; Siscia
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21 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 | 285-287 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
-/-//XXIB
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was known for his economic and military reforms, including the introduction of a new system of coinage. The Antoninianus was a denomination introduced by Diocletian in 293 AD, and it was made of silver, as opposed to the previous copper coins. This coin, in particular, was minted in Siscia (modern-day Sisak, Croatia) and bears the image of the Roman goddess Clementia on the reverse, signifying the importance of the Roman Empire's military prowess and territorial expansion.
