Maximianus AE Quinarius Trier AD 307
**2nd Reign**
Obverse: MAXIMI-ANVS AVG, laureate bust right
Reverse: VOT/XXX/AVGG in three lines within laurel wreath
No Mintmark
RIC VI Treveri 752
**EXTREMELY RARE
DENOMINATION**
This specimen is of the utmost rarity, rated R5
in RIC which rarity rating is correct in this case; known as a ‘quinarius’ or
1/8th follis, this issue is much smaller than the quarter-folli
types issued earlier in the 4th Century and named for the ancient
Republican Era denomination; OCRE lists just 3 known specimens with auction
archives adding just 2 more, sold by CNG, Electronic Auction 398, Lot 582, on
5/31/2017, incorrectly attributed to the 1st reign, and noted as
‘Rare’ by CNG; this type was issued only in the summer of AD 307 according to the auction write up issued by CNG for Lot 1702 of Electronic Auction 90, 5/23/2012, more than a decade ago; this is a lower grade example of this rare type that does not come up for sale very often at all; from a lot of coins with exquisitely
handwritten tags from a 20th Century collector, included with this coin as well
All coins are authentic and from my own personal collection. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
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If
there is any specific type you are looking for let me know. I have an
extensive Late Antique collection with AE and some AR issues dating from
the mid 3rd Century AD to the 8th Century AD
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