Antoninianus - Maximianus CONSERVATOR AVGG
| 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 | 288-294 |
| 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#306598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing, holding sceptre in right hand, facing Hercules leaning on club in right hand, both sacrificing at altar.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
CONSERVATOR AVGG
-/-//XXIΓ
Translation:
Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruled from 284 to 305 AD. These coins were designed to combat inflation and restore the Roman economy, which had been struggling due to excessive coinage and trade disruptions. The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring the images of two emperors, Diocletian and Maximian, on opposite sides. This coin was an important part of Roman monetary history and is now highly sought after by collectors.