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Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI FVLGERATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, drawing right foot back to hurl thunderbolt.
Mintmark in exergue followed by a dot.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: IOVI FVLGERATORI
Unabridged legend: Iovi Fulgeratori.
Translation: Jupiter, the thunderer.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant economic and political challenges, and the use of Jupiter's image was likely intended to convey a sense of power and authority. The fact that this coin has survived for centuries and is still studied and admired today is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome's culture and art.
