© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI FVLGERATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 4.6 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 | 290-289 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, running left, holding thunderbolt in right hang; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI FVLGERATORI
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Iovi Fulgeratori.
Jupiter, the thunderer.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a beautiful image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and the emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin is a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire, even during times of adversity.
