Maximian (AD 286–310) Roman Empire BI Nummus NGC Ch F

Maximian — Diocletian’s Co-Emperor in the West

This billon nummus represents Maximian, the military partner who governed the western provinces within Diocletian’s system of shared imperial rule.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Maximian
• Reign and issue period: AD 286–310; with periods outside active rule
• Empire/region: Western Roman Empire
• Denomination: Nummus
• Composition: BI (billon; a silvered or low-silver copper alloy)
• NGC grade: Ch F — Choice Fine
• Sheldon-scale equivalent: 15
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

The Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.

Maximian — The Herculean Partner of Diocletian

Diocletian elevated Maximian to Caesar in AD 285 and Augustus in AD 286, entrusting him with the western half of the empire. Maximian adopted the divine association of Hercules while Diocletian was linked with Jupiter, expressing the complementary military and governing roles of the two senior emperors.

Maximian campaigned in Gaul, along the Rhine and in North Africa. He abdicated with Diocletian in AD 305 but later returned to imperial politics amid the struggles involving his son Maxentius and son-in-law Constantine; he died in AD 310.

What the Coin Tells Us

The large nummus introduced by Diocletian’s monetary reform was a copper-alloy denomination commonly issued with a silvered surface. It became one of the most recognizable coins of the Tetrarchic monetary system.

Maximian’s reformed coinage helped make the Tetrarchy visible across the empire. Standardized portraits and reverse themes emphasized unity, military strength and the orderly transfer of authority among multiple rulers.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon nummus of Maximian in an NGC Ancients holder, graded Ch F (Choice Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.