Maximianus, AE Radiate Fraction, Ticinum Mint, Circa 299 AD

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Roman Imperial, Maximianus, 286-305 AD, AE Radiate Fraction (bronze, 2.29g, 17.7mm), Ticinum Mint, AD 286-305
Obv: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VOT / ā€¢ / X X / Š„ (?); within wreath
Ref: RIC 38b (var) Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine
Note: Maximianus, also known as Maximian, served as Roman Emperor during two separate periods, first from AD 286 to 305 and again from 306 to 308. Initially appointed as Caesar and later as Augustus by Diocletian, he played a crucial role in the Tetrarchy, the system implemented to bring stability and efficient governance to the Roman Empire during the 3rd-century crisis. Maximianus was known for his military campaigns against various threats to the empire, including Germanic tribes and internal usurpers. This coin from the Ticinum mint, with its depiction of Maximianus adorned with a radiate crown and military attire, alongside the votive inscription, serves as a powerful symbol of the emperor’s authority and the loyalty of his subjects. The imagery and inscriptions communicate a message of steadfastness, military prowess, and the promise of ongoing stability and prosperity for the Roman Empire under Maximianus’s rule.

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