Gold aureus of Maximian, Rome, 284-94 A.D.
VIRTVS MAXIMIANI AVG; Half-length bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, r., holding spear in r. hand and shield in l. hand
VIRTVS AVGG / P R (in ex.); Hercules, standing r., strangling lion; behind, club
RIC (Diocletian) 500
Picture credit: British Museum (1900,1105.3)
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