Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVAT AVG; Jupiter
285 year| 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 |
| Year | 285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT AVG
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
Translation: To Jupiter, protector of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Double Denarius," was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD. It was made of silver and had a value of 2 denarii, which was double the value of a standard denarius. The coin was introduced as a way to increase the amount of silver in circulation and to reduce the cost of producing smaller denomination coins. The Antoninianus became a standard circulation coin during the reign of Diocletian (284-305 AD) and was used throughout the Roman Empire. The coin , the IOVI CONSERVAT AVG; Jupiter, is a variant of the Antoninianus that features an image of Jupiter on the reverse side. It was minted in Rome during the reign of Diocletian and is made of silver. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was likely intended to emphasize the power and authority of the Roman Emperor, as Jupiter was considered the king of the gods in Roman mythology. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful!
