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Aureus - Maximian HERCVLI DEBELLAT; Rome
| Gold | 6.20 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 | 293-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.20 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, nude, standing facing, head left, battling the Lernaean Hydra, club in upraised right hand and preparing to strike one of the hydra's heads, another head grasped with his left hand, its serpentine body wrapped about his right leg; PROM in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVL-I DEBELLAT
PROM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximian (HERCVLI DEBELLAT; Rome) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over the seas.
