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Maximianus Herculius 286-310. Billon-Antoninianus 24 mm 285-288 Ticinum. Radiate and cuirassed bust right IMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG / HERCVLI CONSERVAT Hercules right, resting right hand behind the back and resting left arm on club set on rock, lions skin beside club; mintmark TXXIT. 545; very fine to extremely fine / very fine, pressure mark, min. encrustations
Hercules' design is influenced by the famous statue of Farnese Hercules, which archetype was created by Lysippos 320 B.C. Lysippos was personal sculptor to Alexander the Great.
Hercules is caught in a rare moment of repose. Leaning on his knobby club which is draped with the pelt of the Nemean Lion, he holds the apples of the Hesperides in his right hand, but conceals them behind his back.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Maximianus Herculius |
| Reign | 286-310 |
| Denomination | Antoninianus |
| Date | 285-288 |
| Mint | Ticinum |
| Material | Billon |
| Condition | very fine to extremely fine / very fine |
| Supplement | pressure mark, min. encrustations |
| Catalogue | 545 |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Item Number | 68408 |
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