Aureus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM; Hercules
| 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#306586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club on rock and holding bow and lions skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Maximianus coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and its design featured an image of Hercules, the mythical hero known for his strength and bravery. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire, and it was used to promote the image of the emperor as a powerful and benevolent leader.