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#306114 |
|---|---|
| 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 was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was one of the last emperors of the Roman Empire. He introduced a number of economic and military reforms, including the creation of a new currency system that included the Antoninianus coin. The coin was made of silver and was used widely throughout the empire for trade and commerce. Despite its widespread use, the coin's value depreciated over time due to inflation, and it eventually became worthless. Today, however, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians for its historical significance and rarity.