Antoninianus - Maximianus PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX; Victory
| Silver | 4.3 g | 24 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, inscribing VOT X or VOTA on shield on palm tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX
-/-//XXI∈
Translation:
Primis Decennalibus Multis Vicennalibus.
The first decade of many double decades.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of victory and military conquest, which was a key aspect of the Roman Empire's power and prestige at the time. Despite the coin's symbolism, however, the Roman Empire was actually facing significant challenges during this period, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. In fact, the empire would eventually collapse just a few decades after this coin was minted, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in world history.