Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| 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 |
| Years | 287-286 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
A/-//XXI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Diocletian implemented to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and debasement of the currency. The Antoninianus was a new denomination introduced by Diocletian, and it was intended to be a more stable and valuable coin than the previous denomination, the denarius. In addition to its economic significance, the coin is also notable for its artistic and cultural significance. The obverse of the coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, who was considered a protector of the Roman state. The reverse of the coin features an image of the emperor Diocletian, highlighting his role as the leader of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during this time period.