Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 221. Estimate CHF2200.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011.  Sold For CHF6500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Maximianus. As Senior Augustus (2nd reign), AD 308-310. Argenteus (Silver, 3.73 g 5), Rome, c. 307-310. IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Laureate head of Maximianus to right. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM / R S Camp gate with three turrets and open door. RIC 192. Beautifully toned and with a superb portrait. Virtually as struck.

From the Tetrarchy Collection, New York, and from the Guermantes collection, Leu 86, 5 May 2003, 976.