Solidus - Magnus Maximus RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, AVG; Londinium-Augusta
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnus Maximus (384-388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on globe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE
AVG
Translation:
Restorer of the Republic.
London-Augusta
Comment
There is at most only one of these known.London 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 Solidus - Magnus Maximus (RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, AVG; Londinium-Augusta) (383-388) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Magnus Maximus, a Roman Emperor who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 383 to 388 AD. Maximus was known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE," translates to "Restorer of the Republic," reflecting Maximus' efforts to revive the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
