© British Museum
© British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Maximian IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG; Jupiter
| Gold | 2.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-294 |
| Value | Gold Quinarius (25⁄4) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: To Jupiter, protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Maximian (IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG; Jupiter) coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and the emperor Maximian on the other. This coin was issued during Maximian's reign as co-emperor with Diocletian, and it highlights the importance of Jupiter in Roman mythology and religion. The coin's design also reflects the Roman Empire's shift towards Christianity, as Jupiter was seen as a symbol of the old pagan religion, while the emperor's image represented the new Christian order.
