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EMPIRE, GOLD AUREUS OF MAXIMIANUS, Siscia, ca. AD 293-294, 5.490g, 6h. Calicó 4656. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Perfectly centered and struck on a broad flan. An exceptional and fascinating aureus. Virtually as struck. Numismatica Ars Classica 2012 (64) lot 1292
The Lernaean Hydra was a serpentine water monster killed by Hercules, as the second of his Twelve Labors. Roman emperors had long associated themselves with the famous hero Hercules, whose exploits and 'labors' had been celebrated for many centuries. He came to represent strength, virility and power... all personal features that were important to an emperor!
The Lernaean Hydra was a serpentine water monster killed by Hercules, as the second of his Twelve Labors. Roman emperors had long associated themselves with the famous hero Hercules, whose exploits and 'labors' had been celebrated for many centuries. He came to represent strength, virility and power... all personal features that were important to an emperor!