Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI TVTATORI AVGG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.7 g | 23 mm |
| 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 | 289-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI TVTATORI AVGG
-/-//P
Translation:
Iovi Tutatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, the guardian of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 producing coins while still maintaining their value. 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.
