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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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, receiving Victory on globe from Diocletian.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGG
A//XXI
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin still features the iconic imagery of the Roman Empire, including the emperor Maximianus and the goddess Victoria. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex economic and political dynamics of the Roman Empire during this time period.
