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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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#305699 |
|---|---|
| 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;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Diocletian implemented to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and currency devaluation. The Antoninianus was introduced as a new denomination to replace the debased denarius, and it was made of silver, which was a more valuable and stable metal than the copper used in the denarius. The coin's design featured the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, which was a symbol of the emperor's efforts to bring peace and stability to the empire.
