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Aureus - Maximianus I HERCVLI - VICTORI; Nicomedia
294 year| Gold | 6.710 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.710 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked, standing front, head right, lion skin seen on head and over left arm, resting right hand on club set on ground and holding four apples up in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI VICTORI
SMN VI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximianus I (HERCVLI - VICTORI; Nicomedia) (294) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Maximianus I, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, which is a common motif in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.
