Antoninianus - Diocletianus SALVS AVGG; Salus
291 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVGG
C/-//-
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Diocletian (284-305 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in that it was made of silver, whereas most Roman coins before it were made of bronze or copper. This change in material was likely due to the economic reforms implemented by Diocletian, which aimed to stabilize the Roman economy and address inflation by introducing a new system of taxation and currency. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coin was a deliberate choice to create a more valuable and stable currency, and it marked a turning point in the history of Roman coinage.
