Antoninianus - Diocletianus PAXX AVGG; Minerva
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21.5 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 | 292-288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305689 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.02–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Diocletian. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and cultural achievements.
