© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus VICTORIA AVG; Antioch
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21.5 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 | 284-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Diocletian, standing left, holding globe and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
A//XXI
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.178–4.27 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, which was introduced by Diocletian in 293 AD, was a new denomination that was intended to replace the debased denarius as the standard currency of the empire. Despite the efforts to stabilize the currency, the Roman Empire continued to experience economic difficulties, and the Antoninianus ultimately failed to achieve its intended purpose.
