Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI TVTATORI AVGG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 | 289-288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI TVTATORI AVGG
-/-//P
Translation:
Iovi Tutatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, the guardian of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–4.31 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
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, while the other side bears the image of the Roman emperor Diocletian. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, as Diocletian implemented a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire and addressing issues such as inflation and military unrest. The coin's design reflects the importance of Jupiter as a symbol of power and authority in Roman culture, while also highlighting the emperor's role as a divine ruler appointed by the gods.
