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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 287-288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
A//-
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Diocletian. This was likely done to emphasize the emperor's connection to the gods and to promote the idea of Roman power and prosperity.
