Antoninianus - Maximianus VICTORIA AVGG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a new system of coinage to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. The coin was made of silver and had a distinctive design, featuring the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Victoria on the other. The inscription "VICTORIA AVGG" on the coin signifies the victory of the Roman Empire under the leadership of the two emperors, Diocletian and Maximian.
