Aureus - Diocletianus and Maximianus as Caesar IMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.4 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#334B, OCRE#ric.5.dio.334
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Valerius Diocletianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Valerius Diocletian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionBust of Maximian, laureate, wearing lion`s skin, left, holding club.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Maximianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Maximianus, emperor (Augustus).)
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Mint
MintageND (285)  - -
Catalog ID3608436460
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