Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI AVGG; Jupiter
| 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 | 290-291 |
| 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#305621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI AVGG
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Translation:
Iovi Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter on one side and Diocletianus on the other, was part of a series of coins issued during Diocletian's reign that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's official religion, the Cult of the Roman Emperor. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a divine ruler, with Jupiter being the king of the gods and Diocletianus being depicted as his earthly counterpart. This coin is a rare surviving example of this series and provides valuable insight into the religious and political propaganda efforts of the Roman Empire during this time period.