Aureus - Maximianus HERCVLI VICTORI, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year284-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#619, OCRE#ric.5.dio.619
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear and shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion`s skin in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin, Greek
Reverse letteringHERCVLI VICTORI (rev. Σ)/-//SMA
(Translation: Herculi Victori. To victorious Hercules.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (284-294)  - `(rev. Σ)` in left field; `SMA` in exergue; -
Catalog ID7348566200
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