Antoninianus - Diocletianus MARTI PACIF; Mars
| 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 | 285-289 |
| 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#305922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACIF
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Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Diocletian (285-289 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in that it was made of silver, whereas most Roman coins were made of bronze or copper. This change in material was likely due to the economic reforms implemented by Diocletian, which aimed to stabilize the Roman economy and combat inflation. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coinage also symbolized the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
