Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Argenteus (Silver, 19 mm, 3.32 g, 12 h), Thessalonica, 302. MAXIMIANVS AVG Laureate head of Maximianus to right. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM / TS•Α• Campgate with four turrets, open doors and star above gate. RIC 11b var. (unlisted officina). An extremely rare variety. Nicely toned and with a superb portrait. A few light marks, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From the collection of a maître cuisinier.