Antoninianus - Diocletianus VICTORIA AVG
| 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 |
| Years | 285-294 |
| 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#306033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding left, preceded by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
-/-//VIXXIT
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Double Denarius," was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD. It was made of silver and had a value of 2 denarii, which was double the value of a standard denarius. The coin was introduced as a way to increase the amount of silver in circulation and to alleviate the economic pressures caused by the constant wars and military campaigns of the Roman Empire. The coin was used throughout the 3rd century AD and was eventually replaced by the Argenteus, a coin made of pure silver. I hope you find this information helpful!