Pre-Long Beach Auction #91

Maximian, AD 286-310. Gold Solidus (5.78g). Struck at Rome, AD 287. Laureate head of the emperor Maximian facing right. Reverse: Hercules seated facing, head turned to right, lion's skin on left thigh, hands crossed on lap, left hand resting on club at his side, quiver and bow on ground to right; mint mark PR below. Calicó 4682 (Trier); C-; Depeyrot, p. 81, 5B/5; Sear 13033. A magnificent example of one of the most popular reverse types of the Tetrarchies. Fully lustrous and most impressive. NGC Choice AU*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style. Estimated Value $12,500-UP