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Antoninianus - Maximianus I CONCORDIA MILITVM; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.75 g | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.63 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Jupiter presents Victory on a globe to Maximianus,
H and officina letter in lower centre
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILITVM
HΔ
Edge
Plain
Comment
The radiate is a copper coin struck in the continuity of the antoninian, issued after the reform of Diocletian of 293.
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximianus I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 286 to 305 AD. The coin's design features the goddess Concordia, who represents harmony and unity, which was an important virtue in Roman culture. The coin's reverse side depicts a military scene, showcasing the Roman army's strength and power. This coin is a significant artifact from the Roman Empire era and is highly valued by collectors and historians today.
