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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 | 285-286 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, globe or eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.104–4.374 g;Diameter varies: 21–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which was a common practice during times of economic stress, as the government tried to stretch its resources by using less valuable metals in its coinage. Despite this, the coin still features a impressive image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on its reverse side, showcasing the importance of Roman mythology and religion even during times of crisis.
