Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; 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 | 285-286 |
| 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#306488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 a way for the government to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the value of the currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman economy continued to struggle, and the value of the Antoninianus - Maximianus coin depreciated significantly over time. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in ancient Roman currency.