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) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| 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#306206 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the emperors Diocletian and Maximian, who ruled together as part of the Tetrarchy, a system of four co-emperors established by Diocletian to stabilize the empire. Despite their efforts, the empire continued to face challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period to increase the minting of coins and address economic issues, which led to a decrease in the coin's value over time. This coin serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges of maintaining a powerful empire like Rome.
