Antoninianus - Diocletianus MARS VICTOR or MARS NICTOR; Mars
| Silver | 3.5 g | 23.5 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 | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, walking left, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARS VICTOR or MARS NICTOR
-/-//VIXXIT
Translation:
Mars Victor.
Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.16–3.93 g;Diameter varies: 23–24 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Diocletianus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire, as Diocletianus was attempting to reform and stabilize the empire after a period of civil wars and external threats. The coin's imagery of Mars, the god of war, may have been intended to convey the idea of military strength and power during this time of turmoil.
