Aureus - Constantius I Hercules and Stag

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.13 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#85 , OCRE#ric.6.tri.85 , Calicó#4878 , Depey Rom#3A/3
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantius facing left, laureate.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTA-NTIVS N C
(Translation: Constantius I, noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionHercules, right, kneeling on stag with left knee and holding its antlers. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG*G*
(Translation: Virtue of the Augustus)
Edge
MintTR
Augusta Treverorum / Treveri,modern-day Trier, Germany
MintageND (294)  - -
Catalog ID6254596750
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