Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter; Siscia
| 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 | 285-286 |
| 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#306084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle holding wreath in its beak.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
-/B//XXI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the Roman 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 imagery reflects the importance of both the Roman gods and the emperor in the lives of the people, and serves as a tangible reminder of the cultural and political currents of the time.
