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#306563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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;
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 Roman state and the pagan religion. It's worth noting that the coin's silver content was quite high, weighing 3.8 grams, which was significant for a circulating coin at that time. This suggests that the Roman Empire was still quite wealthy and powerful during Maximianus' reign, with access to abundant silver reserves.
