Antoninianus - Diocletianus ROMAE AETERN; Roma
| Silver | 3.1 g | 23 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 | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left by shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE AETERN
-/-//VIXXIT
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
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 Antoninianus was introduced by Diocletian as a replacement for the denarius, which had become devalued due to excessive minting. The coin was made of silver and was intended to be a more stable currency, but it ultimately failed to stem the tide of inflation and the Roman Empire's economic troubles. Despite this, the Antoninianus remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.