Antoninianus - Maximianus P M TR P VIII COS IIII P P
| 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 | 293-294 |
| 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#306198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P VIII COS IIII P P
-/-//*B
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the Roman currency had decreased significantly. To combat this, the government introduced a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the previous currency, the denarius. This coin was issued in 293-294 AD, during the reign of Emperor Maximianus, and it was an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Roman currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Antoninianus also decreased over time.