Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Victory
| Silver | 5.2 g | - |
| 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 | 291-288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, the protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
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 goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Diocletian. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and maintain its vast territories. The use of Victory on coins also served as a way to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a powerful and invincible force.
