Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2, Lot: 450

ROMAN EMPIRE. Maximian (first reign, AD 286-305). Gold 
aureus (5.45 gm). Antioch, AD 286. IMP C M AVR VAL 
MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right, 
floral ornaments on strap over right shoulder, fold of 
cloak on left shoulder / IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter 
standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, SMA in 
exergue, value mark X, (= 60) in left field. Depeyrot 
3/7. RIC V, 620 var. Cohen 369 (80 Fr.). Calicó 4705 
(R2). Rare. Nearly mint state 

Ex Bourgey, 5 April 1954, lot 86. 

The value mark X, rendered on the coin like two 
superimposed Z's, is the Greek numeral for 60 = the 
weight of 60 pieces to the pound or approximately 5.4 gm. 
Estimated Value: $ 7,500 

Sold for $5,000 USD [ approx 3800 EUR, 2650 GBP ] 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
          and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).