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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 290-293 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing right at altar, raising hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVGG
-/-//S
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Pietas, the personification of piety, on the reverse, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the 3rd century AD. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of religious devotion and loyalty to the state.
