Aureus - Maximian VIRTVS MILITVM, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year298-299
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionGold
Weight5.46 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#7b, OCRE#ric.6.rom.7b, Calicó#4754
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Maximian right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionElevated one-point frontal perspective view of campgate with open archway, three towers on front wall with two figures (or turrets) between, two towers on back wall with three figures (or turrets) between; PR below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS - MILITVM PR
Edge
MintPR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (298-299) PR - -
Catalog ID1485765100
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