Antoninianus - Diocletianus PAX AVGG; 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 | 295-293 |
| 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#305712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGG
-/-//A
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 293 AD, which introduced a new system of coinage based on the silver argenteus and the gold solidus. This reform aimed to address the inflation and economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time. The Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin was one of the first coins to be issued under this new system, and it featured the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on its reverse side, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire.