Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Unlisted => Topic started by: Victor on May 05, 2022, 10:54:53 AM

Title: Maximianus CONSERVATOR AVGG from Siscia with unlisted bust
Post by: Victor on May 05, 2022, 10:54:53 AM

Thanks to Constantine for the alert on this one. The newest addition to my CONSERVATOR collection is this coin with a bust type that is not listed in RIC. It is a radiate and elaborately draped & cuirassed bust left.


Maximianus
A.D. 289- 290
Ӕ Antoninianus   
22mm      3.6g
IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
CONSERVATOR AVGG; Maximianus holding sceptre, and Hercules, leaning on club; standing face to face, sacrificing at altar.
In ex. •A•XXI•HP•
RIC V Siscia 580

Title: Re: Maximianus CONSERVATOR AVGG from Siscia with unlisted bust
Post by: KostasAlexander on May 09, 2022, 08:25:30 PM

Happy you won it! Definitely a wonderful addition to your amazing collection!

Title: Re: Maximianus CONSERVATOR AVGG from Siscia with unlisted bust
Post by: Victor on May 09, 2022, 10:35:10 PM

Thanks...it was expensive; but it is the highlight of my CONSERVATOR collection.

Title: Re: Maximianus CONSERVATOR AVGG from Siscia with unlisted bust
Post by: Lech Stępniewski on May 10, 2022, 07:28:06 AM

Very nice clear bust made by skillful engraver. Congratulations!