© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Maximianus PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX; Victory
| Silver | 3.4 g | 20 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 | 293-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right inscribing VOT X on shield on palm tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Primis Decennalibus Multis Vicennalibus.
The first decade of many double decades.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.616 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during this period. The Roman Empire was known for its military conquests, and the image of Victory symbolized the empire's power and dominance. The use of Victory on coins also served as a way to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was the greatest power in the world.
