Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year295-291
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#569C, OCRE#ric.5.dio.569
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Maximianus Pius Felix Augustus. Maximianus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing right under apple-tree in the garden of Hesperides, holding club in right hand and apple in left hand; around apple tree, serpent entwined.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG -/-//XXIT
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (295-291)  - `XXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5417705200
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