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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus PAXX AVGG; Pax
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 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 | 290-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAXX AVGG
-/-//S
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.913–12 g;Diameter varies: 12.5–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability, which was a key concern for the Roman government during this period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the empire.
