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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Accession number | BZC.1951.12 |
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Catalogue ID | DOP 18: no. 19 |
Ruler | Maximian |
Date of Reign | 286–305 |
Metal | Gold |
Denomination | Aureus |
Mint | Alexandria |
Date | 294 – 296 |
Weight | 5.345 g |
Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Hirsch, ex Jameson Collection
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.