Maximianus Herculius, first reign 286 – 305
Aureus 287, AV 19 mm, 5.63 g. MAXIMIA – NVS P F AVG Laureate head r. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG Hercules standing facing, head r. strangling the Nemean Lion, in lower field l., club; in exergue, P R. C 587. RIC –. cf. 499. Depeyrot 6/12. Calicó 4732 (this coin). Biaggi 1801 (this coin). Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. An attractive portrait of fine style and an interesting reverse type. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Ex NAC 49, 2008, B.d.B., 435 and CNG 121, 2022, 947 sales. Previously privately purchased from Forrer in 1952. From the inventory of J. Waddell (47657) and from the Dr. Michael Rogers collection.

This coin is illustrated in The Roman Aurei by X. E. Calicó.

Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5, NCG certification number 4936351-001