Antoninianus - Diocletianus COMES AVGG; Minerva
| 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 | 295-293 |
| 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#305581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMES AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Comes Duorum Augustorum.
Companion of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Emperor Diocletian in 293 AD, which introduced a new system of coinage that replaced the traditional Roman silver currency with a debased silver-copper alloy. This reform was aimed at addressing the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time, including inflation and a shortage of silver. The coin features an image of the goddess Minerva on the reverse, indicating that it was minted at the Roman mint in Rome.