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#306600 |
|---|---|
| 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: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATOR AVGG
-/-//XXIB
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 Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. These coins were introduced as a way to stabilize the Roman economy, which was facing severe inflation at the time. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material, and it featured images of the emperors Diocletian and Maximianus, as well as various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. Despite its value, the coin was not widely accepted outside of the Roman Empire, and it was eventually replaced by other coins that were more widely accepted in trade.