© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Magnus Maximus D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG; VICTORIA AVGG; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 1.75 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnus Maximus (384-388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR-IA AVGG
Translation: Victory of the emperors.
Comment
The obverse legend is D N MAG MAXI-MVS P F AVG instead of D N MAXI-MVS P F AVG as usually found on RIC 34.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Magnus Maximus coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Magnus Maximus, who was not actually a legitimate emperor. He was a usurper who seized power in 383 AD and ruled until 388 AD. Despite his illegitimate reign, his coinage was still widely accepted and used throughout the Roman Empire. This highlights the interesting dynamic of power and legitimacy in the Roman Empire during this time period.
