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Aureus - Maximian SALVS AVGG; Salus
| Gold | 4.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximian (SALVS AVGG; Salus) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Emperor Maximian, was a place of prosperity and stability. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.
