Silver Antoninianus of Maximian, Lugdunum, 289. 1984.146.53

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.65
  • Diameter (in mm): 22.5
• Series: RIC.5

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 289
• Denomination: Antoninianus
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Maximian
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Lugdunum

• Obverse

  • Legend: IMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG
  • Type: Bust radiate helmeted cuirassed right
  • Portrait: Maximian

• Reverse

  • Legend: VIRTVTI AVGG
  • Type: Hercules right strangling Nemean lion; behind, club

References

• Reference: RIC V Diocletian 459
• Citation: Bastien 222d
• Reference: B.222

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1984.146.53
• Lot: 1984.146
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Imperial--Tetrarchy

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States