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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus VICTORIA AVGG
| Silver | 3.3 g | 22.5 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 | 291-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, receiving Victory on globe from Diocletian.
Officina in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Victory of the two emperors.
Comment
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 economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard currency for centuries, but had become devalued due to excessive minting. The Antoninianus was an attempt to restore the value of the currency, but it ultimately failed and was replaced by other coins. Despite this, the coin remains an important historical artifact and a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
