Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONCORDIA MILITVM
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 293-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306057 |
|---|---|
| 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:
CONCORDIA MILITVM
B//XXI
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.636–4.17 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–21.84 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, which represents unity and harmony among the military. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of military reform and reorganization under the rule of Diocletian, who was known for his efforts to restore stability and strength to the Roman Empire.
