Maximian BI Antoninianus. Struck under Carausius. London, AD 291-292. IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / PAX AVGGG, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and sceptre; S-P across fields, MLXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 34 (Carausius, Diocletian and Maximian); Webb 1253; Roma 91, 1100 (hammer: £240). 3.49g, 24mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
From the Richard Stirk Collection.
This coin was struck in London under usurper Carausius in the name of Maximian, one of the rightful emperors - undoubtedly as part of a conciliatory move.