Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI 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 | 291-288 |
| 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#306266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI AVGG
-/-//A
Translation:
Iovi Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter 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 Maximian (286-305 AD) and was minted in Rome. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and the image of the emperor on the other. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, where coins often featured images of gods and goddesses alongside those of the emperors. This coin, in particular, highlights the importance of Jupiter in Roman mythology and the close association between the emperor and the gods.