Maximianus Herculius; AE Follis, posthumous, Rome; shrine
350,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,26 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 251; C 18 (15f) |
| Commentary: | bronze surfaces, sharp details |
Historical Context
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.



