Aureus - Maximianus COS III
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | 290-292 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, spearing fallen enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Maximianus (COS III) (290-292) coin was part of a series of coins issued by Emperor Maximianus during his reign, which was marked by a significant increase in the production of gold coins. This was likely due to the empire's expanding economy and trade networks, which led to an increased demand for gold currency. The coin's design features a portrait of Maximianus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
