Maximianus; BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum; Hercules with Nemean lion
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | BI22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,88 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 454 |
| Commentary: | great patina, sharp details, minute pitting |
Historical Context
In 289 AD Maximian prepared an invasion of Britain against the usurper Carausius, but the expedition failed.
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