Roman Empire, Maximianus (286-305 AD), Æ Follis

306 AD, Cyzicus, 1st Abdication follis

Roman Empire, Maximianus (286-305 AD), Æ Follis
Roman Empire, Maximianus (286-305 AD), Æ Follis
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Article code21-2748
Maximianus AE Post 1st Abdication Follis. 305-306 AD. Struck Cyzicus 306 AD after his first abdication.

Obverse: Laureate bust right in imperial mantle and holding branch and mappa.
Legend:  D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG
Reverse: Providentia standing right, extending right hand to Quies, standing left, holding branch and sceptre. S-F across fields, star in lower centre.
Legend: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG S-F
Mintmark: K delta

Diameter: 29,1 mm
Weight: 7,78 g        

EF quality with smooth olive-green patina and traces of silvering.
RIC VI 28b; Sear 13411
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Maximian: Roman emperor from 286-305 AD, nicknamed Herculius. He suppressed rebels in Gaul and fought against Germanic tribes along the Rhine frontier.

Features and Specifications

Status Webshop
Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze)
Country Roman Empire