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 | 289-290 |
| 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#306078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, standing right, and Jupiter, standing left, each holding sceptre and sacrificing at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATOR AVGG
-/-//BXXI•O
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 289-290 AD as a cost-saving measure, as the empire was facing economic difficulties at the time. The coin was made of silver, but its purity was reduced from the traditional 90% to 60%, which helped to reduce the cost of production. Despite this reduction in purity, the coin still maintained its value and remained in circulation for many years. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Roman Empire in addressing economic challenges through monetary reforms.
