© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 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 | 285-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, and Hercules, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG
A//XXI
Translation:
Iovi Et Herculi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter and Hercules, protectors of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.518–5.55 g;Diameter varies: 20–24 mm;
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 an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Roman emperor Diocletian. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, as Diocletian implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire and addressing issues such as inflation and military unrest. Despite these efforts, the empire would eventually decline and fall, but coins like this remain as a testament to the rich history and culture of ancient Rome.
