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Maximianus. Aureus; Maximianus; 286-305 AD, Trier, c. 294 AD, Aureus, RIC-10 (R3); Depeyrot-1C/2 (p. 43, 8 spec.), pl. 2 (same rev. die); Calicó-4659 (same dies); C-253 (300 Fr.). Obv: MAXIMI - ANVS P AVG Head laureate r. Rx: HERCVLI D - BELLAT around, PT in exergue, Hercules standing l., raising club to strike Hydra, which has coiled itself around his r. leg; with his l. hand, Hercules also holds one of the Hydra's seven heads. Ex NAC 67, 17 Oct. 2012, Archer M. Huntington Collection, lot 220. From the collection of the Hispanic Society of America, formerly on loan to the American Numismatic Society.Eight years ago this coin was purchased for $65,000. Even though it is from the Huntington collection and was in the ANS on loan for nearly 100 years, we are now offering this beautiful coin at a lower price since markets can change. High relief. MS
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