Antoninianus - Maximianus CLARITAS AVGG; Sol
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 295-296 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at foot, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLARITAS AVGG
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Translation:
Claritas Duorum Augustorum.
The brightness 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, which features the emperors Maximian and Diocletian on opposite sides, was meant to promote the idea of unity and stability in the empire. Despite this, the coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, which has led some historians to suggest that the empire was facing economic difficulties and was unable to produce coins with the same level of purity as in previous years. This coin is a rare surviving example of this particular issue and offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during this time.