Egypt, Alexandira, Maximianus, First Reign, AE Tetradrachm, RY 1 = 286 AD – Homonoia – RRR

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Roman Provencial, Egypt, Alexandira, Maximianus, First Reign, 286-305 AD, AE Tetradrachm (bronze, 5.55g, 20mm), RY 1 = 286 AD
Obv: A K M OYA ĪœĪ‘ĪžĪ™ĪœĪ™Ī‘ĪĪŸC CŠ„Ī’; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right, seen from behind
Rev: Homonoia standing front, raising her right hand and holding double cornucopiae in her left; to left,Ā  L – AĀ  flanking across the filed and star above
Ref:Ā  K&G 120.9 Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF
Note: Maximianus, also known as Maximian, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 286 to 305 during the Tetrarchy, a system of joint rule established by Diocletian. He was appointed as Caesar in AD 285 and elevated to Augustus in AD 286. Maximian’s rule primarily covered the western provinces of the Roman Empire. His reign was marked by military campaigns to defend and secure the empire’s borders and by efforts to stabilize the internal administration. The tetradrachm of Maximianus from Alexandria is a notable example of Roman provincial coinage. The obverse, featuring a detailed bust of the emperor, underscores his military and divine authority. The reverse, depicting Homonoia with cornucopiae and a star, conveys themes of unity and prosperity, essential for maintaining stability in the empire. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also reinforced the emperor’s image and the values of the Tetrarchic system.

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