Galerius Maximianus ceasar, 293 – 305. Aureus, Antiochia 299-302, AV 5.28 g. MAXIMIA – NVS NOB CAES Laureate head r. Rev. IOVI CONS – CAES * Jupiter, nude but for cloak, standing facing, bearded, laureate head turned l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; at his feet, eagle standing l. and in l. field, *. In exergue, SMAΣ. C –. RIC 25. Depeyrot 16/4. Calicó 4910.
Of the highest rarity, apparently only the second specimen known. A bold
portrait struck in high relief, minor scratch on reverse field,
otherwise extremely fine
Ex Superior's sale 10-11 1988, Moreira part II, 2549. From the George C. Hopkins collection.
Price realized | 5'600 CHF |
Starting price | 5'600 CHF |
Estimate | 7'000 CHF |