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Aureus - Maximian HERCVLI CONSERVATORI; Treveri
| Gold | 5.36 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-305 |
| Value | Aureus |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.36 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hercules, wearing lion's skin, right.
Trier mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI CON-SERVATORI
TR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximian (HERCVLI CONSERVATORI; Treveri) coin is that it features the image of Emperor Maximian, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a period of political turmoil. Despite being made of gold, this coin was widely circulated among the general population, indicating the relative prosperity and economic stability of the Roman Empire during this time.
