Aureus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG, Rome

€1.00
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Calicó#4735 , Depey Rom#6/11
Obverse descriptionHead of Maximian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIA-NVS P F AVG
(Translation: Maximianus I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionHercules, right, kneeling on stag with left knee and holding its antlers. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT-VS AVG-G
(Translation: Virtue of the emperors.)
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (294)  - 1st Officina (PR) -
Catalog ID5421675470
Comments