Aureus - Maximianus COS II

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year288-289
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#488, OCRE#ric.5.dio.488
Obverse descriptionHead of Maximian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Maximianus Augustus. Maximian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMaximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS II
(Translation: Consul Secundum. Consul for the second time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (288-289)  - -
Catalog ID9433282510
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