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Aureus - Maximianus Head left; P M TR P P P
| Gold | 6.5 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 | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand; behind, four ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.36–6.62 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximianus (Head left; P M TR P P P) (284-294) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximian, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy. The coin's design, featuring Maximian's portrait and the title "P M TR P P P" (short for "Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Pauperum, Pontifex Maximus"), reflects his status as a powerful and influential leader. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and weighs 6.5 grams suggests that it was a high-value coin, likely used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and status.
