An abdication Follis of Maximianus Herculius

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  1. cmezner

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    Also from a mixed lot of coins:
    Maximianus was Diocletian’s Caesar from July, 21, 285 AD or November, until 286 AD, and then Augustus from 286 to 305 AD.
    This Maximianus Follis known as an abdication issue commemorates the unique joint retirement of the two senior emperors, Diocletian and Maximianus, in 305 AD.
    The Providentia Deorum / Quies Augustorum type was an issue celebrating the smooth transition of power and the "repose" of the retired emperors.

    Æ1, Follis
    Haven't measured / weighted it yet. On the coin flip that it came with says it is Æ1

    Mysia, Cyzikus, 305 – 306 AD, 4th officina struck under the authority of Galerius
    RIC VI Cyzicus 22b; Sear 13411

    Obv.: DN MAXIMIANO BEATISSIMO SEN AVG (Our Lord Maximianus, Most Fortunate Senior Augustus) Laureate bust of Maximianus to r., wearing the imperial mantle and holding an olive branch and a mappa (piece of cloth used to start games). Border of dots.

    Rev.: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG Providentia (Foresight) and Quies (Repose) standing facing each other. Providentia standing to r., extending her r. hand to Quies standing to l., holding a branch and leaning on a scepter. Mintmark KΔ. Border of dots.

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    Please share your abdication coins or anything you like to share.
     
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