★ An attractive antoninus of Maximianus with a charming reverse ★

Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Antoninianus (Bronze, 23 mm, 5.04 g, 1 h), Lugdunum, 289. IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGG Hercules standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; behind, Victory flying right to crown him; to lower left, club. Bastien 233. Cohen 654. RIC 462. An attractive example with a beautiful green patina and a charming reverse. Minor deposits, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.