Antoninianus - Maximianus SALVS AVGG; Salus
| Silver | 4.5 g | 21.5 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 | 285-293 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVGG
C/-//-
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.825–5.65 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.46 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Salus (Salvation) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of salvation and protection during a period of crisis. Despite its silver content, the coin was heavily debased and lost much of its value over time, reflecting the economic challenges faced by the empire during this period.
