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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus SALVS AVGG; Salus
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVGG
-/-//T
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.34–4.42 g;Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Maximianus coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Maximianus, who ruled from 286 to 305 AD, and was part of a series of currency reforms aimed at addressing the empire's financial crisis. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during this period.
