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Offline Marcelo Leal

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Rare Maximian argenteus!
« on: March 18, 2018, 10:46:45 am »
Dear all,
today I would like to present my last acquisition.

It is a rare argenteus of Maximian. The condition is really great for this coin type. Very few collections has this coin type.

I hope you will like it!!

Description:

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. AR Argenteus (19mm, 3.27 g, 6h).
Carthage mint, 2nd officina.
Struck circa AD 296-298.

Observe: Laureate head right
Reverse: Africa standing facing, head left, holding standard and tusk; at her feet, lion seated left, head right, with bucranium to left; S.

References: RIC VI 13b; RSC 92.

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Re: Rare Maximian argenteus!
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2018, 03:53:38 pm »
Superb. Congratulations.

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Re: Rare Maximian argenteus!
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2018, 03:55:17 pm »
A wonderful coin.

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Re: Rare Maximian argenteus!
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2018, 11:04:23 pm »
Wow!
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Re: Rare Maximian argenteus!
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2018, 11:10:12 pm »
Outstanding!

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Re: Rare Maximian argenteus!
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2018, 11:10:14 am »
Thank you guys for your comments!!
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Re: Rare Maximian argenteus!
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2018, 11:50:13 am »
Very nice and so sharp
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