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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONSERVAT AVG; Sol
| Silver | 4.7 g | 22.5 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 | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT AVG
-/-//SXXIT
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 the last emperor to attempt to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. He introduced a number of reforms, including the creation of a new system of coinage, which included the Antoninianus, a silver coin that was introduced to replace the denarius as the standard currency. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the sun god Sol on the other, symbolizing the hope for a brighter future for the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline and eventually fell in the 5th century.
