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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22 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 | 287-288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
-/-//PXXIT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.57–4.2 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was minted 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 beautiful image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on its reverse side, showcasing the enduring cultural and artistic achievements of the Roman Empire even during times of crisis.
