© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Maximianus CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS
| Gold | 5.3 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 293-295 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, holding globe in right hand and sometimes parazonium.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS
-/-//SMA(rev. Σ)
Translation:
Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae, Proconsul.
Consul for the fourth time, father of the nation, proconsul.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.27–5.44 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximianus (CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS) 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 was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Aureus - Maximianus coin remained a valuable and highly sought-after currency, with its gold content and intricate design making it a symbol of wealth and power.
