Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year286-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#437C, OCRE#ric.5.dio.437
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Valerius Maximianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Valerius Maximianus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion`s skin on rock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG C//-
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (286-294)  - `(rev. C)` in field; -
ND (286-294)  - `C` in field; -
ND (286-294)  - `D` in field; -
Catalog ID6832975120
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