Antoninianus - Diocletianus VOTIS X
| Silver | 3.6 g | 23 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, standing facing each other, sacrificing at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS X
-/-//-
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
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 Antoninianus, which was introduced by Diocletian in 295 AD, was a new denomination that was intended to replace the debased denarius as the standard currency of the empire. Despite the efforts to stabilize the currency, the Antoninianus also suffered from inflation and eventually lost value over time.