Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI VICTORI; 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#305681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI
Translation: To Jupiter, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI VICTORI) on one side and Diocletianus on the other, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who introduced a number of economic reforms in an attempt to stabilize the empire's economy and address issues with inflation. One of these reforms was the introduction of a new system of coinage, which included the Antoninianus, a silver coin that was valued at 2 denarii. This coin was an important part of everyday commerce during this time period and would have been used by merchants, traders, and other individuals in their daily transactions.