Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS AVGG; 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 | 293-295 |
| 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#306099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, and Hercules, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS AVGG
B//XXΓ
Translation:
Iovi Et Herculi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter and Hercules, the protectors 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 Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperors Diocletian and Jupiter on the other side. 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 and inscriptions reflect the political and religious themes of the time, and provide a unique window into the culture and beliefs of ancient Rome.