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RIC VI Treveri 45

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Treveri 45. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Maximian. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTANTIVS NOB C.

The reverse shows hercules, standing front, head left, leaning on club with right hand holding bow in left hand; over left shoulder, lion's skin, with the legend HERCVLI CONSER - AVGG ET CAESS NN.

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Historical context

Maximian was Roman emperor from 286 to 305, sharing the title of Augustus with Diocletian. He established his residence at Trier, though he spent much of his reign on campaign along the Rhine frontier and elsewhere. Constantius served as his subordinate, notably campaigning against the rebel Allectus in Britain while Maximian guarded the Rhine. Maximian eventually abdicated on 1 May 305, transferring the Augustan office to Constantius.

Struck at Trier, this gold coin represents the aureus, which served as the primary gold denomination of ancient Rome from the first century BC until the early fourth century AD. The obverse depicts Constantius Chlorus with the legend CONSTANTIVS NOB C, acknowledging his rank as Caesar.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right
Reverse
Hercules, standing front, head left, leaning on club with right hand holding bow in left hand; over left shoulder, lion's skin
Obverse legend
CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse legend
HERCVLI CONSER - AVGG ET CAESS NN

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Treveri 45
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse legend to match
HERCVLI CONSER - AVGG ET CAESS NN
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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