Description: Maximianus Herculius (286 - 305 AD). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 286-288 AD. IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS AVG; radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / HERCVLI CONSERVAT; statue of the Farnese Hercules right, with lion skin and club set on ground; TXXIT in ex.

Diameter: BI22 mm

Weight: 3,06 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 545

Commentary: scarce; dark patina, good portrait, weak reverse die

History: Through his daughters Fausta and Flavia, Maximian was grandfather or great-grandfather to every reigning emperor from 337 to 363

Article Number: 057-07-02-42384