Gold aureus of Maximian, Trier, 295-96 A.D.
MAXIMIANVS AVG; Laureate head of Maximian r,
VIRTVS AVGG / TR; Hercules standing r., capturing the Ceryneian hind by grasping its horns and placing his right knee on its back.
RIC 84b; Calicó 4738; Bastien/Metger 210
Picture credit: UBS Gold & Numismatics (Auction 78), 9.9.2008, lot 1923
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