Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 292-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
B/-//XXIT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin is notable for its depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. The image of Jupiter on this coin is one of the earliest known representations of the god on a Roman coin, and it reflects the importance of Jupiter in Roman mythology and religion. The coin's design also highlights the close relationship between the Roman Empire and the gods, with Jupiter being seen as a symbol of the empire's power and authority.