Antoninianus - Diocletianus PAXX 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 | 289-290 |
| 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#305694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAXX AVGG
-/-//S
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was one of the last emperors of the Roman Empire. It's interesting to note that Diocletian introduced a number of economic and military reforms in an attempt to stabilize the empire, which had been facing various challenges and crises. One of these reforms was the introduction of a new currency system, which included the Antoninianus coin. The coin was made of silver and was intended to be used as a standardized form of currency throughout the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline and eventually fell in the 5th century.
