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#306116 |
|---|---|
| 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 introduced by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 292 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The coin was made of silver and was intended to be a more stable and reliable currency than the denarius, which had suffered from inflation and debasement over the years. The Antoninianus coin was also known as the "Victoria Augustorum" or "Victory of the Emperors" coin, as it featured an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side. Despite its introduction as a reform measure, the Antoninianus coin ultimately failed to stem the tide of inflation and was eventually replaced by other currencies.
