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#306603 |
|---|---|
| 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 the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruled from 284 to 305 AD. These coins were designed to address the inflation that was rampant during that time by introducing a new currency that was based on the silver content of the coin, rather than its weight. The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was made of silver and had a value of 20 nummi, which was a significant increase from the previous coinage system. This coin was also unique in that it featured two emperors, Diocletian and Maximian, on opposite sides, highlighting their co-rule and the unity of the Roman Empire.