Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. AV Quinarius – Half-Aureus (15mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 296-299. EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 838. Estimated: $ 30 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 30 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. AV Quinarius – Half-Aureus (15mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 296-299. IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTV S AVGG, Hercules standing right, right hand behind back and holding club set on rock and lion skin in left hand; PR. RIC –; Depeyrot –; Calicó –. Lustrous, some faint hairlines. EF. Extremely rare.

The gold quinarius, or half-aureus, was struck only on special occasions, likely for handouts to the public during an imperial visit or procession, much as Maundy Money is employed by modern British monarchs. Hence they are all extremely rare, particularly in the Tetrarchic period.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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