Antoninianus - Diocletianus CLEMENTIA TEMP; Siscia
| 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 | 285-287 |
| 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#306049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
A//XXI
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
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 the goddess Clementia on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, as the goddess was believed to represent clemency, mercy, and forgiveness. The reverse (back side) of the coin features the legend "Siscia," which refers to the city of Sisak, located in modern-day Croatia, where the coin was minted. This coin is a rare example of a silver Antoninianus from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.