Antoninianus - Maximianus IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG; Jupiter
| 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 | 285-290 |
| 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#306673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG
TR//(palm branch left)XXI
Translation:
Iovi Et Herculi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter and Hercules, protectors of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Roman emperor Maximianus (also known as Maximian). This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, when the empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions, civil wars, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate designs and inscriptions on this Antoninianus.
