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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Maximian

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa

Possible OriginDjenila, Algeria, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Maximian

Date297-303 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw

Dimensions3/16 in., 0.042 oz (2 cm, 1.2 g)

Object number1929.001.051

Label TextObverse: ...AXIMIANVS... (rest of inscription illegible), with radiate bust of Maximianus to right

Reverse: VOT... (rest of inscription illegible), within a wreath

Status

Not on view

Collections

Greek and Roman Art

Technical NotesDie Axis: 11

There is an irregular hole in the upper left obverse field, piercing the reverse design; the lower part of the coin is missing along a jagged break