Aureus - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| Gold | 4.8 g | - |
| 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 | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on one side, and the emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and the image of Jupiter was seen as a symbol of the power and authority of the emperor. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and prestige of the Roman Empire during this period.
