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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
288 year| Silver | 3.8 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 |
| Year | 288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 2.995–4.44 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22.8 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 the reign of Emperor Maximianus (also known as Maximian), who ruled the Roman Empire from 286 to 305 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Maximianus to promote the cult of Jupiter, which was an important deity in Roman mythology. The coin's design features an image of Jupiter on one side and the emperor's portrait on the other, highlighting the close connection between the emperor and the god. This coin is a fascinating example of how ancient Roman coins were used not only as a medium of exchange but also as a tool for promoting religious and political ideologies.
