Antoninianus - Diocletianus PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX; Victory
| Silver | 5.8 g | 22.5 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 | 293-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, inscribing VOT X on shield on palm tree.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX
-/-//XXIΔ
Translation:
Primis Decennalibus Multis Vicennalibus.
The first decade of many double decades.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.89–10.84 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was the last emperor to attempt to reform the Roman Empire's currency system before its eventual decline. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the empire's military prowess and strength. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted outside of Rome and was eventually replaced by other coinage.
