Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year292-291
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#565C, OCRE#ric.5.dio.565
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M VAL MAXIMIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Valerius Maximianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Valerius Maximianus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club on rock, being crowned by Victory on globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG -/-//XXIAT
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (292-291)  - `XXIAT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID3158188770
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