Antoninianus - Diocletianus VICTORIA AVGG
| 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 | 292-295 |
| 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#306113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other; between them, Victory, placing her hands on their shoulders.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGG
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Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory 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 (292-295 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in that it was made of silver, whereas most Roman coins 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 combat inflation. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coinage also signaled a shift towards a more centralized and standardized currency system, which would have a lasting impact on the Roman Empire's monetary policy.