Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Antoninianus (Bronze, 22 mm, 3.52 g, 7 h), Lugdunum, 287-289. IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Maximian to right. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGG Hercules standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; at his feet to left, club. Bastien 227. Cohen 641. RIC 456. An attractive example with a beautiful brown patina and a sharp portrait. Very minor deposits and struck from a slightly clashed reverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.