© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Diocletianus VICTORIA AVGG
| Silver | 4 g | - |
| 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 | 292-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, holding Victory on globe between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGG
A//XXI
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Institute of Classics/University of Graz
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 replaced the previous denarius and was intended to stabilize the empire's economy. Despite this effort, the Roman Empire's economy continued to struggle, and the Antoninianus eventually lost value and was replaced by other currencies.
