© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus VICTORIA AVG; Tripolis
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21 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 | 284-290 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Diocletian, standing left, holding globe and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
TR//XXI
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.69–4.2 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 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 known for his ambitious economic and military reforms, including the introduction of a new system of coinage. The Antoninianus was a denomination introduced by Diocletian in 293 AD, and it was designed to replace the previous denomination, the denarius, which had become devalued due to inflation. The fact that this coin was made of silver and weighs 3.9g suggests that it was a higher-value coin, possibly used for larger transactions or as a store of value.
