Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONSERVATOR AVGG
| Silver | 4 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 | 289-290 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, standing right, and Jupiter, standing left, each holding sceptre and sacrificing at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATOR AVGG
-/-//AXXI•I•
Translation:
Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.25–4.502 g;Diameter varies: 22.5–23 mm;
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 known for his economic and military reforms, including the introduction of a new system of taxation and the creation of a professional army. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's image and the title "CONSERVATOR AVGG" (Protector of the Emperors), reflects the power and authority of the Roman Empire during this time.
