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Aureus - Maximian PIETAS AVGG; Treveri
| Gold | 5.78 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 | 5.78 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#377562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing right, holding child in arms; on either side, a child with arms raised.
Trier mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS - AVGG
PTR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximian (PIETAS AVGG; Treveri) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which represents the virtue of piety or devotion to the gods, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in ancient Roman culture and society.
