Magnus Maximus, Usurper in the West (383-388A.D.) - AE2 - 22.60mm, 4.68gr
Obverse - DN MAG MAXI-MVS PF AVG
Maximus, his pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse - REPARATIO-REIPVB,
PCON in Exergue.
Emperor standing facing, head left, with right hand raising a kneeling
turreted woman and holding victory on globe in left.
Magnus Maximus
Minted in Arelatum/Constantina (Arles, France) between August 25, 383 and ???, 387 A.D.
Reference:
Pearce, M.A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 9 (RIC), Arelate, p68, nr. 26(a), obverse 1b (A)
Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p354, nr. 4203
Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), nr. 3
Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p57, nr 553
Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p313, nr 13
Quality: Fine