Aureus - Maximian HERCVLI DEBELLAT, Rome

€2.00
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year293-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.43 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#– , Calicó#4661 , Depey Rom#9/6-7 , Beaurains#166
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionHercules standing to right battling the Lernaean Hydra, holding club in his upraised right hand and preparing to strike the Hydra, one of whose heads he grasps with his left hand, its body wrapped about his leg; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHERCVLI DEBELLAT P ROM
Edge
MintROM
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (293-294)  - -
Catalog ID5836161330
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