Quinarius - Maximianus PAX AVGG; Pax
| 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 | 289-286 |
| 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#306513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Maximianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximianus (289-286 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy. The coin's design features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity, and was a common motif during Maximianus' reign. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
