Quinarius - Maximianus IOVI FVLGERATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-286 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, holding thunderbolt in right hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI FVLGERATORI
Translation:
Iovi Fulgeratori.
Jupiter, the thunderer.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Maximianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Maximian (286-305 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Gauls. The coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of a lightning bolt on the other. This coin was used as a symbol of the empire's power and dominance, and it was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire.