Antoninianus - Maximianus COMES AVGG; Minerva
| 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 | 292-293 |
| 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#306214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMES AVGG
-/-//C
Translation:
Comes Duorum Augustorum.
Companion 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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of its currency was rapidly decreasing. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was meant to be a more stable alternative to the traditional denarius. However, the Antoninianus itself quickly became devalued, and it was eventually replaced by another currency, the Maximianus. The fact that this coin bears both the name of Antoninianus and Maximianus suggests that it was issued during a time of transition and economic upheaval in the Roman Empire.
