Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI TVTATORI 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 | 289-288 |
| 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#305680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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Translation:
Iovi Tutatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, the guardian of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 coins that Diocletian issued to promote the cult of Jupiter, which was an important deity in Roman mythology. The coin features an image of Jupiter on one side and the emperor's portrait on the other, highlighting the close connection between the emperor and the god. This coin is a rare surviving example of this series and provides valuable insight into the religious and political ideologies of the Roman Empire during this time period.