Antoninianus - Maximianus VOTIS 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 | 295-296 |
| 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#306460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, standing facing each other, sacrificing at tripod.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS AVGG
C/-//PTR
Translation:
Votis Duorum Augustorum.
Vows (prayers) of the two emperors (Augustus).
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 images of two emperors, Antoninus and Maximianus, on opposite sides. This coin was used throughout the Roman Empire and was an important part of trade and commerce during that time.
