Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and clasping hand of Hercules; Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
C//-
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–4.25 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.19 mm;
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 features a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side, which symbolized the power and authority of the Roman state. The coin's design and minting process were overseen by the Roman imperial mint, which was responsible for producing coins for circulation throughout the empire. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
