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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21.5 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 | 285-290 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 AVGG
TR//XXI
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, the protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.54–4.56 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–22.17 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, as Diocletian implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire and addressing issues such as inflation and military unrest. The coin's design reflects the importance of both the Roman gods and the emperor in the eyes of the people, and serves as a tangible reminder of the cultural and political currents of the time.
