Aureus - Maximian VIRTVS AVGG, Rome

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 287
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Gold
Weight 5.05 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#– , Calicó#4736 , Depey Rom#6/10 , Cohen#595 , Biaggi Rome#1802
Obverse description Head of Maximian, laureate, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Maximianus I, pious, successful emperor)
Reverse description Hercules standing to right, kneeling with left leg on the rump of the Ceryneian Hind, which he seizes by its golden antlers; vertical club behind; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRTVS AVGG PR
(Translation: Virtue of the emperors)
Edge
Mint PR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
Mintage ND (287) PR - -
Numisquare ID 9013143940
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