Tetradrachm Maximianus, Alexandria 285–286 A.D.

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Provincial coin tetradrachm; beading not visible. On the obverse of this coin, laureate and draped bust of Maximianus (r. 283-285 A.D.), facing right. On the legend, the inscription reads A K M OVA MAΞIMIANOC CEB. On the reverse, winged and draped Nike (Victory) flying, advancing left holding wreath out in right hand, and a palm over shoulder in left hand. Letters across fields, possibly L Δ. Minted in Alexandria, Egypt.

Date: 285–286 AD.

Parallels: Chicago, Art Institute Chicago 1920.972, 1920.974.

Photo by Steve Morton