{"product_id":"coin-31829","title":"Maximian (AD 286–310) Roman Empire AE Post-Reform Radiate NGC Ch F","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaximian — Diocletian’s Co-Emperor in the West\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis post-reform radiate represents Maximian, the military partner who governed the western provinces within Diocletian’s system of shared imperial rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 286–310; with periods outside active rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-reform radiate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e AE (bronze or copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ch F — Choice Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaximian — The Herculean Partner of Diocletian\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiocletian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe post-reform radiate belongs to the currency system created around Diocletian’s monetary reforms. Its radiate crown distinguished the type, while its bronze fabric reflects the changing relationship between denomination, metal and official value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximian’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one post-reform radiate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192461328446,"sku":"COIN-31829","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/NGC6829123-073_OBV.jpg?v=1788962629","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-31829","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}