Antoninianus - Diocletianus VOT X M XX; Victory
| 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 | 295-294 |
| 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#305797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT X M XX
D/-//PTR
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus Multis Vicennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for a decade [completed] and many double decades [anticipated, of the reign of the emperor].
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 3rd century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The use of Victory on coins during this period was likely intended to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was the greatest power in the world.