Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.2 g | 23 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306567 |
|---|---|
| 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: 2.575–3.888 g;Diameter varies: 22.58–23.79 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin features an image of Jupiter on one side and the Roman Emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the production of coins like the Antoninianus - Maximianus continued, providing a glimpse into the cultural and economic practices of the time.
