Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONSERVATOR AVGG
| 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 | 288-295 |
| 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#306061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, standing right, and Jupiter, standing left, each holding sceptre and sacrificing at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATOR AVGG
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 293 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had become devalued due to excessive minting. The Antoninianus was made of silver and was intended to be a more stable currency, with a higher silver content than the denarius. Despite its introduction, the coin still suffered from inflation and devaluation over time, reflecting the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this period.