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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Tripolis
| Silver | 4.1 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 | 284-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG
TR//XXI
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.31–4.59 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 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 the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and an image of the emperor Diocletian on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, and the image of Jupiter was likely included to symbolize the empire's connection to the ancient Roman gods and to promote the idea of imperial divine right. The image of Diocletian, on the other hand, served as a symbol of the emperor's authority and power. The combination of these two images on a single coin highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of Roman imperial ideology during this period.
