Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVG; Sol
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus = 2 Denarii |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#306036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//QXXIT
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Double Denarius," was introduced by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 285 AD as a reform to the Roman currency system. It was made of silver and had a value of 2 denarii, which was double the value of the standard denarius. This coin was used throughout the Roman Empire and was an important part of the Roman economy during the late 3rd and early 4th centuries.