© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
291 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 22.5 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 | 291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306569 |
|---|---|
| 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
P/-//XXIT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 when the Roman Empire was facing significant economic challenges, and the use of silver in coinage was being reduced to save costs. Despite this, the Antoninianus - Maximianus coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during its time.
