Egypt. Alexandria. Maximianus Herculius, 286-310, first reign, 286-305. Tetradrachm (Billon, 18.86 mm, 8.74 g). Dated RY 10 (= 294-295) MAΞΙΜΙ ΑΝΟC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus right. Rev. Bust of young Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress, L I (date) across fields. Geissen 3337. Dattari 5899 var. Vogt II, 176. Emmett 4129. Very Fine.

Ex Auctiones AG 26 - Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, 16/19.09.1996, lot 558.

This uncommon tetradrachm, too, belongs to the “decennalia” of Maximian (294-295 AD) showing on the reverse an iconic representation, unusual in the Alexandrian context, of the youthful bust of Heracles beardless and clad in the lion skin. The engraving is of appreciated quality considering the period of artistic decay. A wonderful coin and rare in this conservation.