Watch List notes:

Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Argenteus (Silver, 18 mm, 3.13 g, 11 h), Carthage, 296-298. MAXIMIA-NVS AVG Laureate head of Maximianus to right. Rev. F ADVE-NT AVGG NN / S Africa standing front, head to left, holding vexillum in her right hand and elephant tusk in her left; at feet to left, lion recumbent left, head to right, and bucranium. Gautier 14. RIC 13b. Very rare and beautifully toned. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of a maître cuisinier, acquired before 2005.