© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
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#306023 |
|---|---|
| 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;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Diocletian on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire, and the image of Mars may have been meant to symbolize the empire's military strength and power. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during this time period.
