Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus (Maximian or Maximianus I)
about 293
Roman, minted in Cyzicus
Roman Empire
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Marcus Aurelius, facing right and wearing a radiate crown.
On the back (reverse), the god Jupiter presents the emperor with a globe, atop which the goddess Victory is shown.
Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus (sometimes called Maximianus I or Maximian) issued coins only as Augustus. The appearance of "M A" refers to the "Marcus Aurelius" in his name.
Bronze