© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Officina in centre field.
XXI in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
XXI
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: To Jupiter, the protector of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–4.83 g;Diameter varies: 19–24 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 the Roman god Jupiter on one side, while the other side bears the image of the emperor Diocletian. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, as Diocletian implemented a series 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 enduring legacy of ancient Rome.
