Maximianus Herculius; silvered Antoninianus, Lugdunum; soldier with shield
80,00 €
Description
Maximianus Herculius (286 – 305 AD). Billon Antoninianus, silvered, Lugdunum mint. IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG; radiate, cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGG; soldier standing left holding olive-branch and spear, beside him shield, III in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,54 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC V Pt. 2 447; Cohen 555; Bastien XI 424 |
| Commentary: | scarce; with original silvering, well centered; including collector's original card with detailed description |
Historical Context
After the Battle of the Milvian Bridge Eutropia, Maximianus' wife swore on oath that Maxentius was not Maximianus' son, so Constantine rehabilitated his memory and Maximinianus (dead since 310 AD) was re-consecrated as a god.
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