Maximian, Gold Aureus (Back)

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Description

Maximian is portrayed profile in portrait style, which depicts someone using their physical likeness. He is shown wearing a classical laurel, a wreath worn on the head symbolizing victory. On the reverso, or back of the coin, we see the pagan narrative of Hercules taming the deer.

Publisher

Dumbarton Oaks

Keywords

Maximian, gold, coin

Comments

5.283g 18mm. Maximian reigned as the Cesar of Rome from 286 to 305. Hercules taming the deer.

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Maximian, Gold Aureus (Back)" (293). BYZANTIUM: Trade, Treasure, Tradition. 17.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/arth3620_2021/17