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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Diocletianus PAX AVG; Pax; Rome
| Bronze | 6.1 g | - |
| 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 | 285-295 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Diocletian, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and the goddess Pax (Irene) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and was part of a larger effort by Diocletian to reform the empire's currency and stabilize its economy. Despite the challenges of the time, this coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
