Aureus - Aemilianus ERCVL VICTORI, Hercules

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#3A, OCRE#ric.4.aem.3A
Obverse descriptionBust of Aemilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Imperator Aemilianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious and fortunate emperor.)
Reverse descriptionHercules, nude, lion-skin draped over left arm, standing right, resting right hand on club and holding bow in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringERCVL VICTORI
(Translation: Hercules Victor. Hercules the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (253)  - -
Catalog ID4874088810
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