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© British Museum
Aureus - Maximianus Head right; P M TR P P P
| Gold | 6.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | 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 |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306662 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.36–6.62 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximianus 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, who ruled from 284 to 294 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century." During this time, the Roman Empire faced numerous challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the Aureus - Maximianus coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.
