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#306494 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of 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 becoming increasingly scarce. As a result, the Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was one of the last silver coins issued by the Roman Empire before it transitioned to coins made of less valuable metals like bronze and copper. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of history for collectors and historians to study.
