Maximianus; BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum; Hercules with Nemean lion
Description:
Maximian (first reign 286 - 305 AD). BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint 289 AD. IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVTI AVGG; Hercules standing right, wrestling with lion, club behind.
Diameter:
BI22 mm
Weight:
3,88 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 454
Commentary:
great patina, sharp details, minute pitting
History:
In 289 AD Maximian prepared an invasion of Britain against the usurper Carausius, but the expedition failed.
Article Number:
022-08-03-44365