© CGB
© CGB
Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONCORDIA MILITVM / IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG; Alexandria
| Bronze | 2.45 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 296-297 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Emperor standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Officina letter in centre field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM
Unabridged legend: Concordia Militum.
Translation: Concord of the army.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Diocletian, who was known for his ambitious economic and military reforms, including the introduction of the Roman Empire's first standardized coinage system, which this coin is a part of.
