Maximian, Gold, Aureus, Rome, 288-293
Obverse
Bust of Maximian, facing right, laureate.
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Reverse
Hercules facing right, subduing the deer (Ceryneian or Golden Hind).
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Exergue
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Obverse
Bust of Maximian, facing right, laureate.
maximia–nvspfavg
Reverse
Hercules facing right, subduing the deer (Ceryneian or Golden Hind).
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Exergue
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| Accession number | BZC.1951.8 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | DOP 18: no. 14 |
| Ruler | Maximian |
| Date of Reign | 296–305 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Aureus |
| Mint | Rome |
| Date | 288 – 293 |
| Weight | 5.283 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): 169, no. 14.