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Aureus - Constantius I VIRTVTI HERCVLIS; Cyzicus
293 year| Gold | 6.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 293 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules standing right, right hand at his side and leaning left on club set on rock; lion skin draped over club.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTI HERCVLIS
Comment
Unique and unpublished.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Constantius I (VIRTVTI HERCVLIS; Cyzicus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (VIRTVS) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of gold for the coin's material also signifies the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Constantius I's reign.
