Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Antoninianus (25mm, 5.39 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck under Carausius, AD 286-293. VF.

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Lot: 563. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Antoninianus (25mm, 5.39 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck under Carausius, AD 286-293. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and long scepter; S|P//MLXXI. RIC V 34; Bourne 29. Brown patina, roughness, reverse off center. VF. Struck on a broad flan.

Ex Künker eLive 59 (25 March 2020), lot 8347; Oslo Myntgalleri 16 (4 May 2019), lot 264; Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1746.

Unlike usurpers of the past, Carausius recognizes the legitimacy of the other two emperors, Diocletian and Maximian, a favor that was not returned. This recognition takes several forms, the striking of coins in the name of Diocletian and Maximian, the striking of coins with a triple portrait of the three emperors and, as on this coin, the use of the formula AVGGG.

Closing Date and Time: 16 August 2023 at 13:07:20 ET.

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