Roman Antoninianus Coin

Inv. No.: c153
Provenance: Ticinum(?)
Date: A.D. 286-305 (Hayes).
Weight: 8.99g
 
Obv.: Maximian Herculius, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
IMP.C.M.A.VAL.MAXIMIANVS AVG.

Rev.: Jupiter standing, spear in left hand, Victory in right hand, chlamys over left shoulder.
IOVI CONSERVAT.
TXXI

Maximian, made Augustus by Diocletian in A.D. 286, was an outrageous tyrant, covetous, violent and a savage persecutor of Christians, against whom he urged his already prejudiced colleague. After abdicating in 305, he plotted against his son-in-law Constantine, in an endeavour to regain power. His daughter Fausta, preferring her husband to her father, betrayed him. Maximian was quickly captured at Massilia and took his own life.

On the reverse Maximian offers Jupiter his thanks for victories in war.

Comparanda:
C., Maximien Hercule 332.