Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Argenteus (Silver, 19 mm, 3.32 g, 12 h), Thessalonica, 302. MAXIMIA-NVS AVG Laureate head of Maximianus to right. Rev. VIRTV-S MI-LITVM• / TS•Α• Campgate with four turrets, open doors and star above gate. Gautier 9. RIC 11b var. (unlisted officina). A very rare variety. Nicely toned and with a superb portrait. A few light marks, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From the collection of a maître cuisinier, Leu 7, 24-25 October 2020, 1706 and previously acquired before 2005.