© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Maximianus CONSVL III P P PROCONSVL
| Gold | 5.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-293 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSVL III P P PROCONSVL
Translation:
Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Proconsul.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation, proconsul.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximianus (CONSVL III P P PROCONSVL) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Maximianus (also known as Maximian), who ruled from 286 to 305 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire faced several challenges, including inflation, debasement of the currency, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the Aureus - Maximianus coin remained a valuable and widely used currency throughout the empire. Its gold content and intricate design made it a symbol of wealth and power, and it was used for large transactions and as a store of value.
