Roman Empire 1 Aureus(286 - 305) Maximianus. MAXIMIAN, A.D. 286-310. AV Aureus (Gold. 5.30 gms); Treveri Mint A.D. 293-294. (Calico 4681 = $; Spink 11498 XF = $). Calico-4681 (same obv. die); Depeyrot-5B/5 (same dies); A. Baldwin Brett; 'The Aurei and Solidi of the Arras Hoard' NC 1933; p. 297, 41. Obverse: MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS; laureate; draped; and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: HERCVLI VICTORI; Hercules; with head right and holding club, seated facing on rocks draped in lion skin; bow and quiver to right. PR. A VERY RARE type; this elegant specimen is made even more desirable on account of its wondrous eye appeal. A well centered and razor sharp strike combines with shimmering and seemingly unending radiant luster to fully entrance the viewer. When one factors in a great pedigree; it goes without saying that this monumental piece will undoubtedly generate a great deal of enthusiasm for the connoisseur of gold issues or advanced imperial types. Majestic Aureus of Maximian Pedigreed to 1969 Ex: Adolph Hess AG & Bank Leu AG 41 (4/1969) Lot # 540. NGC Ch MS; Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. (S/C) = 28800$ (Stacks 12.08.2020)
