Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year294-291
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#566C, OCRE#ric.5.dio.566
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Maximianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Maximian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club on rock, being crowned by Victory on globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG -/-//XXIT
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (294-291)  - `XXIAT` in exergue; -
ND (294-291)  - `XXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5442323910
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