Ancient Roman Antoninianus Coin Maximianus I, 286–310 CE

This high quality antoninianus coin is an original artifact dating back to the era of the Roman Empire more than 1,700 years ago. It dates from the reign of Maximianus I and was issued from 286 to 310 CE. On the obverse of the coin is a radiate bust of the emperor in a classic style of early fourth-century century Roman art.

On the reverse are one of the various gods and goddesses of the Roman pantheon. While struck primarily in bronze, the coin was "silvered" to have the appearance of a regular silver coin when issued. A certificate of authenticity and information page about the emperor is also included.

By 285 AD, Rome had become too large for one capital and subsequently one ruler. Sometime in 284 or 285 Diocleation had the Roman Empire split into two sides, the east and the west. 
The east's capital sat first in Byzantium until moving to Constantinople in the early fourth century, while the west was ruled from the old Roman capital, Rome. Each region had an Augustus, and at times the ruler would only change for one region.

Maximianus was appointed Augustus of the West by Diocleation in 286, while Diocleation kept the East for himself. The pair ruled through 305, when they jointly abdicated and Constantius and Galerius were named Augusti. Contantius died the following year, and his troops honored his dying wish of naming his son Constantine as Augustus in his place. Constantine would later become known as Constantine the Great. He co-ruled with Galerius until 311 when Galerius died, and continued to rule until his death in 337.

Coins of this type featuring the image of Maximianus continued to be issued through about 310 CE, and would have been recognized and readily accepted by Roman citizens who used it on a daily basis.

Includes:
• Ancient Roman Maximianus Antonianus Coin 286–310 CE

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