Antoninianus - Diocletianus PAX AETERN; Pax
| 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 | 295-288 |
| 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#305684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AETERN
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Translation:
Pax Aeterna.
Eternal peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Emperor Diocletian in 295 AD, which introduced a new system of coinage that would last for centuries. The reform aimed to address the inflation and economic challenges of the time by introducing a new standardized currency, and the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was one of the coins introduced as part of this reform. It was made of silver and featured the image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Pax (Peace) on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to restoring peace and stability to the empire.