Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Antoninianus (Bronze, 24 mm, 3.83 g, 12 h), Rome, 293-294. IMP MAXIMI-ANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right. Rev. PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX / XXIЄ Victory standing right, inscribing VO/TI/S X in three lines on shield attached to palm tree. Cohen 475 var. (VOT X on shield). RIC 513 var. (VOT X on shield). Very rare. Areas of weakness and with some deposits, otherwise, nearly very fine.



The legend PRIMIS X MVLTIS XX refers to the vota for Diocletian’s decennalia: it marks the completion of ten years’ rule (vota soluta) and, at the same time, the vows for reaching twenty years (vota suscepta).