<p>The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Maximianus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Elpis, the personification of hope, standing to the left, wearing a chiton and himation. She holds a flower and raises the hem of her skirt. The date this coin was struck is indicated in the obverse inscription " L B ", which means the second year of Maximianus's reign, or 287-288 CE. Maximianus reigned as emperor from 286-305 CE.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 287
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
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Source
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- Source
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- Reference
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- Status
- verified
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