Aureus - Maximianus COS II
| Gold | 1.6 g | 19 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 | 288-289 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II
Translation:
Consul Secundum.
Consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Maximianus (COS II) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 286 to 305 AD. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was part of a series of coins issued by Maximianus to celebrate his military victories, specifically his campaigns against the Germanic tribes in Gaul (modern-day France). The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the emperor's efforts to promote his military prowess and reinforce the idea of Roman dominance over the barbarian tribes.
