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Maximian, Gold, Aureus, Alexandria, 294-296

 
 

Obverse

Bust of Maximian facing right, laureate.

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Reverse

Hercules looking right, leaning on club with right hand, holding the apples of the Hesperides in left hand, the lion’s skin draped over left arm.

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Symbol

Six-pointed star in left field.

Exergue

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Obverse

Bust of Maximian facing right, laureate.

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Reverse

Hercules looking right, leaning on club with right hand, holding the apples of the Hesperides in left hand, the lion’s skin draped over left arm.

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Symbol

Six-pointed star in left field.

Exergue

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Accession number BZC.1951.12
Catalogue ID DOP 18: no. 19
Ruler Maximian
Date of Reign 286–305
Metal Gold
Denomination Aureus
Mint Alexandria
Date 294296
Weight 5.345 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): 170, no. 19.

Acquisition History

Purchased from Hirsch, ex Jameson Collection