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Antoninianus - Diocletianus PAX AVGG; Pax
| Billon (.048 silver) | 3.4 g | 24 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 | 289-290 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.048 silver) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGG
-/-//S
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was known for his ambitious economic and military reforms, including the introduction of a new system of coinage. The Antoninianus, which was introduced by Diocletian in 293 AD, was a new denomination that replaced the previous denarius and was intended to be a more stable and reliable currency. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, symbolized the emperor's efforts to bring peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil wars and economic turmoil.
