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ID:
783710
Type:
Roman Imperial
Issuer:
Magnus Maximus
Date Ruled:
AD 383-388
Metal:
Gold
Denomination:
Solidus
Struck / Cast:
struck
Date Struck:
AD 383-388
Diameter:
21 mm
Weight:
4.58 g
Die Axis:
6 h
Obverse Legend:
D N MAG MA_XIMVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:
Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:
VICTOR_IA AVGG
Reverse Description:
wo emperor seated facing facing together holding a globe; Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings; between them and below a palm-branch
Exergue:
AVGOB
Mint Mark:
AVGOB
Mint:
London
Primary Reference:
RIC IX 002(b)
Reference2:
Depeyrot 2/1
Reference3:
Biaggi 2312 (this coin)
Reference4:
Cohen 9
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=99777
Grade:
Near EF
Notes:
Very rare. Maximus was a Spaniard who rose to the command of the troops in Britain, and he fought successfully against Picts ad Scots. Elevated by the British army, he crossed to Gaul where he overthrew Gratian. As evidenced by this reverse type, Maximus was initially recognized by Theodosius, but this only lasted until Theodosius was able to divert his forces from the east. Maximus eventually attempted to expand his base into Italy, but he was ultimately defeated there by Theodosius. Soon after this period, events on the Continent forced Rome to withdraw its armies from Britain, which also marked the end of the Roman mint at Londinium. This particular issue was the final gold struck there.
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
