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Solidus - Magnus Maximus RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Treveri
| Gold | 4.38 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, diademed and in military attire, standing facing, head right, holding labarum in right hand and in left hand, Victory standing left on globe holding wreath and palm frond.
Sometimes a star in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE
⭑
SMTR
Unabridged legend: Restitutor Reipublicae
Translation: Restorer of the Republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Magnus Maximus (RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Treveri) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Magnus Maximus, a Roman usurper who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 383 to 388 AD. Despite being a usurper, Maximus was able to maintain stability in the empire and implement several reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system that included this gold solidus coin. The coin's design features an image of Maximus on one side and the Roman goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing his efforts to restore the empire's power and prosperity.
