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Maximianus HERCVLI CONSERVATORI from London
« on: February 11, 2024, 01:30:42 PM »
Here's a scarce type from London; unfortunately it is a little scruffy, but the reverse is nice. Though he is supposed to be retired, Maximianus is confirming his established authority. He is also openly opposing Galerius at this point.

 


Maximianus
A.D. 307
23x25mm 5.8g
D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust.
HERCVLI CONSERVATORI; Hercules standing facing, head left, right leaning on club, left holding bow, lion's skin over left shoulder.
In ex. PLN
RIC VI London 91



I also added this Constantine

 


Constantine I
Circa 310-12
21x23mm 4.3g
CONSTANTINVS P AVG; Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
COMITI AVGG NN; Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, r. holding globe & whip in left; ✶ in right field
in ex. PLN
RIC VI London 169; LMCC 7.03.027