Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI PROPVGNAT; Jupiter
294 year| 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 |
| Year | 294 |
| 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#306020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand; sometimes to left, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI PROPVGNAT
-/-//XXIT
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 294 AD, during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who implemented a series of economic reforms in an attempt to stabilize the empire's economy. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to decline, and the coinage of this period reflects the economic strain, with the silver content of the Antoninianus being significantly lower than in previous years. This coin is a tangible reminder of the challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this time period.