Aureus - Maximian VIR TVS AVG G, Rome

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (10)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionGold
Weight5.44 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#– , Depey Rom#9/15 , Calicó#4740 , Adda#549
Obverse descriptionLaureate head right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIA NVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionHercules, nude but for lion skin draped across left shoulder, standing right, grabbing the centaur Nessus by the hair with his left hand and brandishing club in right hand; Nessus struggling against Hercules to right; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIR TVS AVG G PROM
Edge
MintPROM
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (294)  - -
Catalog ID2686723280
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