Egypt. Alexandria. Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Tetradrachm (Billon, 18.90 mm, 8.16 g). Dated RY 11 (= 295/296). MAΞIMIANOC CЄB Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. Draped and cuirassed bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, holding spear forwards; LI A (date) across field. Geissen -. Dattari-Savio 10699. Emmett 4097. Brown patina. Good Very Fine. Extremely rare, the third example known. Ex Auctiones AG 26 -- Münzen u. Medaillen, 16/19.09.1996, lot 560. Very rare, centred and perfectly engraved is this tetradrachm of year 11 of Maximian (295-296 AD), showing on the reverse a vibrant and imposing cuirassed bust of victorious Athens wearing Corinthian helm, spear and shield: perhaps a hint at the successes in the Britannic war in progress that year. A coin known in only three specimens.