Denarius - Maximianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter
| 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 | 285-286 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter, the protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Maximianus (IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximianus (285-286 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil. The coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the emperor on the reverse (back side). The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was likely intended to emphasize Maximianus' role as a powerful and divine ruler, and to associate him with the god's authority and protection.