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Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI AVGG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306271 |
|---|---|
| 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
-/-//P
Translation:
Iovi Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.74–4.98 g;Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was issued 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 Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which showcase the empire's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions.
