Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Late Roman Bronze coins => Topic started by: Victor on March 05, 2025, 11:45:12 AM

Title: Maximianus IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG from Antioch...two different bust types
Post by: Victor on March 05, 2025, 11:45:12 AM

I have these two coins with the same RIC number that essentially have different bust types. Of course, different engravers are trying to accomodate the lengthy legend.

the first is the more usual bust type

Maximianus
A.D. 285- 295
Æ Antoninianus 22x23mm 3.4g
IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right.
IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG•; Jupiter standing right, holding globe and sceptre, facing Hercules standing left, holding victory, club and lion's skin; between them Z.
In ex. XXI
RIC Vii Antioch 622


and this one, with no shoulders

Maximianus
A.D. 285- 295
Æ Antoninianus 22x23mm 3.3g
IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right.
IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG•; Jupiter standing right, holding globe and sceptre, facing Hercules standing left, holding victory, club and lion's skin; between them Γ
In ex. XXI
RIC Vii Antioch 622