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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus VOTIS X
| Silver | 3.3 g | 23.5 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 | 294-293 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, standing facing each other, sacrificing at tripod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS X
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.81–3.86 g;Diameter varies: 23–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 the images of both Diocletian and his co-emperor Maximian, which was a common practice during this period. The VOTIS X on the coin represents the 10th year of Diocletian's reign, which began in 293 AD.
