Quinarius - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| Silver | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-295 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Diocletian on the other. This coin was minted during Diocletian's reign (285-295 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin may have been intended to symbolize Diocletian's connection to the divine and to emphasize his authority as emperor.
