© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Maximianus CONSVL III P P PROCOS
| Gold | 5.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 299-303 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, seated left, holding victory on globe in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSVL III P P PROCOS
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 PROCOS) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and barbarian influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a traditional Roman imperial portrait of Maximianus, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a barbarian warrior, symbolizing the growing influence of Germanic tribes on the Roman Empire during this time period. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex political and social dynamics of the late Roman Empire, where Roman traditions and barbarian cultures were increasingly intertwining.
