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In this listing I am offering the incredible and Authentic ROMAN Empire, emperor MAXIMINUS I Herculius 286-305 AD, Carthago standing, Very large follis, Mint Carthage, Zeugitana, Authentic Bronze AE Coin # 222.

AD comes from Latin Anno Domini meaning "In the year of Our Lord".

Ruler: Maximianus I Herculius, Roman (r. c. 286 - 310 CE).

Maximian (286-305 AD) Follis, Carthage. Maximian, 286-305, 306-308, 310.

Maximian (Latin: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus; c. 250 – c. July 310), nicknamed Herculius, was Roman emperor from 286 to 305. He was Caesar from 285 to 286, then Augustus from 286 to 305, he shared the latter title with his co-emperor and superior, Diocletian, whose political brain complemented Maximian's military brawn. Maximian established his residence at Trier but spent most of his time on campaign.

Follis of Maximian, Carthage. Approximately 100 years after the destruction of Punic Carthage in 146 BC, a new city of the same name was built on the same land by the Romans in the period from 49 to 44 BC. By the 3rd century, Carthage had developed into one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire, with a population of several hundred thousand.

Very large Follis. AE Follis (299-303). AE Follis. The follis was reintroduced as a large bronze coin (40 nummi) in 498, with the coinage reform of Anastasius, which included a series of bronze denominations with their values marked in Greek numerals.

Obverse Laureate draped bust. Belorb.Bust right.
IMP MAXIMIANVS PF AVG.

Reverse: Carthago standing front, wearing long robe, standing l, looking left, holding fruit in both hands.
SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART.
(translation: Blessed Carthage, for the salvation of Caesars and Augusti).

Mint mark B = Carthage.

Mint: Carthage. Region: Zeugitana.

Size: Axis 28.0 x 28.0 mm.

Weight: 8.9 grams.

Condition: Preservation almost XF, no stains nor scratches, nice original green patina. Please check photos for your own grading.

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- the weight
- the diameter
- the metal
- the edge
- the surface
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