Aureus - Maximianus FATIS VICTRICIBVS, Parcae

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year284-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.2 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#617E, OCRE#ric.5.dio.617
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionThe three Fates stand next to each other and shake hands.
Reverse scriptLatin, Greek
Reverse letteringFATIS VICTRICIBVS (rev. Σ)/-//SMA
(Translation: To the victorious fates.)
Edge
MintSMA
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (284-294) SMA - rev. Σ in left field -
ND (284-294) SMA - rev. Σ in right field -
Catalog ID8761305780
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