Aureus - Maximian XX MAXIMIAN I AVG; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-304 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX
MAXI
MIAN I AVG
SMN
Unabridged legend:
XX
MAXIMIAN IMPERATOR AVGVSTVS
SMN
Translation:
20
Maximinian the emperor augustus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximian (XX MAXIMIAN I AVG; Nicomedia) (303-304) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and barbarian influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a portrait of Emperor Maximian, while the reverse (back) side depicts a scene of a Roman soldier standing victorious over a fallen barbarian warrior. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex political and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD, when it was facing threats from external forces and undergoing significant internal changes.
