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Maximianus HERCVLI CONSERVATORI from London

Started by Victor, February 11, 2024, 01:30:42 PM

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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_London_91.JPG

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_London_169.JPG

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