Antoninianus - Diocletianus PAXX AVGG; Minerva
| 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 | 292-288 |
| 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#305687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAXX 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 the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 293 AD. The reform aimed to address the inflation and economic challenges of the empire by introducing a new system of coinage that included the Antoninianus, a silver coin that replaced the previous denomination of the Roman Empire, the denarius. The Antoninianus was valued at 25 denarii and was minted in large quantities to help stabilize the economy. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse, signifying wisdom and strength.