© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
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#305703 |
|---|---|
| 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:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, which was a common motif during the reign of Diocletian. This coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including civil wars, barbarian invasions, and economic instability. The image of Pax on the coin may have been a symbol of the emperor's efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire.
