Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSER 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 | 287-288 |
| 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#305643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSER AVGG
-/A//SML
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 285 AD. The reform aimed to address the inflation and economic challenges of the empire by introducing a new currency system based on the silver argenteus and the gold solidus. The Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was one of the new coinages introduced during this reform, and it was minted in large quantities to replace the previous coinage, the denarius. This coin features an image of Jupiter on the obverse side and the emperor Diocletian on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of the Roman pantheon and the emperor's divine right to rule.