Description: Maximian (first reign 286 - 305 AD). BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint 289 AD. IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVTI AVGG; Hercules standing right, wrestling with lion, club behind.

Diameter: BI22 mm

Weight: 3,88 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 454

Commentary: great patina, sharp details, minute pitting

History: In 289 AD Maximian prepared an invasion of Britain against the usurper Carausius, but the expedition failed.

Article Number: 022-08-03-44365