Max. Herc. Military bust

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  1. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Military busts are not common on the antoninianii of Maximianus Herculius. His later issues changed the PAX AVGG types from the usual Pax standing left, with Victory on globe and scepter to a Minerva type.

    Maximianus Herculius - Antoninianus
    Obv:– IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG, Radiate, helmeted cuirassed bust right
    Rev:– PAX AVGG, Minerva standing left, olive branch upward in right hand, spear in left and resting left hand on shield
    Minted in Lugdunum (//A). Emission 10, second series, Officina 1. 1st March A.D. 293 – 20th November A.D. 293
    Reference(s) – Cohen 427. Bastien XI 503 (15 examples cited). RIC V Pt. 2 -.

    A nice example with some silvering remaining.

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    maridvnvm, Jun 10, 2015
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Wonderful coin Martin.
     
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  4. dougsmit

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    While looking for rare militaries you might find the slightly more common Consular busts. The tip off is the eagle scepter and fancy fabric in the robe. rx3505bb3257.jpg
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  5. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Another tough looking coin, Martin (great pickup)

    ... oh, and I love your 2nd coin too, Doug

    :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  6. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Nice 'un Martin man. ;) You to Doug.
     
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