Maximian, Gold, Aureus, Rome, 288-293
Obverse
Bust of Maximian facing right, laureate, wearing cuirass and paludamentum.
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Reverse
Hercules seated, looking to the right, the lion’s pelt across lap and bow and quiver at right.
hrculi–victori
Exergue
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Obverse
Bust of Maximian facing right, laureate, wearing cuirass and paludamentum.
maximia–nvspfavg
Reverse
Hercules seated, looking to the right, the lion’s pelt across lap and bow and quiver at right.
hrculi–victori
Exergue
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| Accession number | BZC.1948.17.225 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | DOP 18: no. 12 |
| Ruler | Maximian |
| Date of Reign | 286–305 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Aureus |
| Mint | Rome |
| Date | 288 – 293 |
| Weight | 5.498 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Commentary
P. Bruun, J. P. C. Kent, C. H. V. Sutherland, and A. R. Bellinger, “The Roman Gold and Silver Coins at Dumbarton Oaks: Diocletian to Eugenius,” DOP 18 (1964): 168, no. 12.