Magnus Maximus,
Usurper in the West (383-388A.D.) - AE2 - 21.86mm, 4.86gr |
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Obverse - DN MAG MAXI-MVS PF AVG Magnus Maximus, his pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - REPARATIO-REIPVB, LVGP in Exergue. Emperor standing facing, head left, with right hand raising a kneeling turreted woman and holding victory on globe in left. |
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Minted in Lugdunum (Lyon, France)
between August 25, 383 and August 28, 388 A.D. Reference: Pearce, M.A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 9 (RIC), Lugdunum, p49, nr. 32, variety 1, obverse 1a (A) Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p354, nr. 4203, variation 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, p53, nr 379 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p313, nr 13 Quality: Fine- |