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#306274 |
|---|---|
| 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;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin features an image of Jupiter on one side and the Roman emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire, and the image of Jupiter was likely included to convey a sense of stability and divine authority. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome.
