Antoninianus - Diocletianus PAXX AVGG; Pax
| Silver | 4.3 g | 22 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 | 291-290 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305698 |
|---|---|
| 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
-/-//A
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.733–4.71 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a series of economic and military reforms in an attempt to stabilize the Roman Empire, which was facing numerous challenges at the time, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, reflects Diocletian's efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the Antoninianus coin, like many other coins of its time, became a symbol of the empire's economic struggles and eventual collapse.
