Maximianus Herculius; AE Follis, posthumous, Rome; shrine
Description:
Maximianus Herculius (285 - 310 AD). AE Follis, posthumous issue by Maxentius, Rome mint 310-311 AD. IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO MAXIMIANO PATRI; veiled head right / AETERNAE MEMORIAE; eagle with wings spread standing right on domed shrine with doors ajar, RES in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
5,26 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 251; C 18 (15f)
Commentary:
bronze surfaces, sharp details
History:
About 287 AD Diocletian and Maximianus assumed the title Iovius and Herculius respectively, where Diocletian-Jove had the dominant role of planning and commanding; Maximian-Hercules the heroic role of completing assigned tasks.
Article Number:
036-06-04-41652