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Aureus - Maximianus COS III
| Gold | 6.3 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 | 288-289 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306660 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 5.33–7.23 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Maximianus (COS III) (288-289) coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Maximianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 286 to 305 AD. This coin, in particular, was minted in Rome and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time, and it weighed 6.3 grams, making it a substantial coin. The fact that it was issued during a time of economic and political stability in the Roman Empire also adds to its historical significance.
