© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Solidus - Magnus Maximus VICTORIA AVGG, AVGOB; Londinium-Augusta
| Gold | 4.6 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 | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Magnus Maximus and Theodosius I seated facing on double throne, jointly holding globe between them; half length figure of Victory above facing between, vertical palm branch under throne
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR-IA AVGG
AVGOB
Translation:
Victory, Emperors (2Gs for 2 emperors).
London-Augusta obryzium (‘pure gold’)
Comment
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 this coin is that it features the image of Magnus Maximus, a Roman usurper who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 383 to 388 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the barbarian tribes and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. The coin's inscription, "VICTORIA AVGG," suggests that Maximus was successful in his military campaigns and that the Roman Empire experienced a period of victory and prosperity during his reign.
