Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle; behind, two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
-/-//SXXIT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.57–3.7 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image 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 when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and the image of Jupiter was likely included to symbolize the power and authority of the emperor. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable materials in Roman coinage.
