Antoninianus - Diocletianus VOT X • M • X • X •
| Silver | 4.5 g | 24 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 | 295-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
VOT X • M • X • X • within a laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT X • M • X • X •
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus Multis Vicennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for a decade [completed] and many double decades [anticipated, of the reign of the emperor].
Comment
Mass varies: 3.86–5.18 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was the last emperor to attempt to reform the Roman Empire's currency system before its eventual decline. The coin's design features the emperor's image and the inscription "VOT X M X X X," which represents the Roman numeral for 10, signifying the coin's denomination. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 4.5 grams were unusual for coins of that time, indicating that it may have been used for specific purposes or ceremonial events.