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Antoninianus - Maximianus ADVENTVS AVGG
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVGG
-/-//S
Translation:
Adventus Duorum Augustorum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire, when inflation was rampant and the value of the Roman currency was rapidly declining. Despite this, the coin still maintained a relatively high level of silver purity, at around 3.9 grams, which speaks to the efforts of the Roman government to maintain the integrity of their currency despite the challenges they faced.
