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Aureus - Constantius I Chlorus HERCVLI VICTORI; Nicomedia
294 year| Gold | 5.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked except for lion skin over left arm, standing front, head right, resting right hand on club set on ground and holding apples up in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI VICTORI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Constantius I Chlorus (HERCVLI VICTORI; Nicomedia) (294) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Constantius I Chlorus on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Constantius' reign from 293 to 306 AD and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
