Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS AVGG; 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 | 293-295 |
| 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#306613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory from Hercules standing left, holding club.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS AVGG
Γ//XXI
Translation:
Iovi Et Herculi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter and Hercules, the protectors of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased significantly during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of power and authority for the Roman emperors, and its production continued until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.