Antoninianus - Maximianus IOVI TVTATORI 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 | 289-294 |
| 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#306292 |
|---|---|
| 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 emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was facing economic difficulties, and the use of silver in coinage was being reduced to save costs. Despite this, the Antoninianus - Maximianus coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during its time.