Siliqua - Magnus Maximus VICTORIA AVGG, AVGPS; Londinium-Augusta
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnus Maximus (384-388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR-IA AVGG
AVGPS
Unabridged legend:
VICTORIA AVGG
AVGVSTA PVSVLATVM
Translation:
Victory, Emperors (2Gs for 2 emperors).
London-Augusta pusulatum (refined silver)
Comment
Only known from one example in the British Museum https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1867-1213-1London was renamed Augusta in the reorganisation of Britain that followed the Great Conspiracy of 367. So many cities were renamed Augusta (after Emperor Augustus) there’s debate as to whether AVG is London, but most sources accept it is.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Siliqua - Magnus Maximus (VICTORIA AVGG, AVGPS; Londinium-Augusta) (383-388) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VICTORIA AVGG," which means "Victory of the Emperors," highlighting the Roman Empire's military prowess and the power of its rulers.
