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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONSERVAT AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.2 g | 23 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305974 |
|---|---|
| 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 features the image of the Roman emperor Diocletian, who was known for his ambitious economic and military reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system that replaced the traditional Roman denarius with the argenteus, a silver coin that was valued at 1/40th of a pound of silver. This coin, the Antoninianus, was introduced during his reign and was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage, which had been debased and devalued over time. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the god Sol, reflects the religious and political ideology of the time, and its minting technique and materials were innovative for its era.
