Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVG; Sol
| 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 | 285-294 |
| 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#306037 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced during the reign of Diocletian, who was attempting to reform the Roman economy and stabilize the empire's finances. The coin's design, featuring the image of the emperor and the sun god Sol, was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state. Despite these efforts, the coin's value depreciated over time due to inflation, and it eventually became worthless. This coin is now a valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and political history of the Roman Empire during this period.
