Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT 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 | 285-286 |
| 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#306487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG
-/-//XXIς
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and its production was likely a way for the government to promote the ideals of Roman power and authority. Despite its rarity, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians today, and it serves as a valuable window into the culture and beliefs of ancient Rome.
