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Maximian 286-305 306-308 and 310AD Roman Provincial Egypt Billon Tetradrachm VF
Maximian 286-305 306-308 and 310AD Roman Provincial Egypt Billon Tetradrachm VF

Maximian 286-305 306-308 and 310AD Roman Provincial Egypt Billon Tetradrachm VF

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  • Grade: VF 20
  • Condition: VF

    Description

    Maximian 286-305 306-308 and 310AD Roman Provincial Egypt Billon Tetradrachm VF
    7.866 grams
    19.7mm
    0 degrees
    Alexandria mint
    29 August 286-28 August 287
    Dattari 5875; Milne 4829; Curtis 2071; Geissen 3286; BMC Alexandria p. 329, 2556; SNG Cop 1024
    Obverse: A K M OYA CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
    Reverse: Elpis standing left, flower in right, raising drapery with left, star behind, L-B (year 2) across fields
    Maximian was emperor of the West in the Tetarchy, abdicating with Diocletion in 305. In 306 he resumed the throne with his son Maxentius but was again forced to abdicate in 308. He took the throne again in 310 but this time he was defeated by Constantine the Great and forced to commit suicide.