Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Antoninianus (Bronze, 24 mm, 3.71 g, 6 h), Treveri, mid-end 293. MAXIMIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG / PTR Maximianus standing right in military attire, holding spear in his right hand and parazonium in his left, his left foot set on bound captive seated right; in field to left, C. Cahn 53. Cohen -, cf. 607. Estiot/Zanchi 19. RIC -. Very rare. Minor traces of corrosion and light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.



The tetrarchic antoniniani from Trier are all very rare. They were minted shortly before Diocletian’s monetary reform in 294.