Aureus - Maximian HERCVLI DEBELLAT, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year293-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.18 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#–, Calicó#4662
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Maximian right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionHercules, nude, standing facing, turned right, battling the Lernaean Hydra, club in upraised right hand and preparing to strike one of the hydra`s heads grasped with his left hand, its serpentine body wrapped about his left leg, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHERCVLI-DEBELLAT P ROM
Edge
MintROM
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (293-294)  - -
Catalog ID9588068460
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