Aureus - Maximianus MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Maximianus (MARTI PACIFERO; Mars) coin was part of a series of coins issued by Emperor Maximianus (also known as Maximian) during his reign from 284 to 294 AD. This coin features an image of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is fitting since Maximianus was known for his military campaigns and conquests. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used as a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.