Lot 3301
Magnus Maximus, AD 383-388. Gold Solidus (4.59 g) minted at London (Londinium-Augusta), c. AD 385-387. Diademed and draped bust right of Magnus Maximus. Reverse: Two emperors enthroned holding globe; behind, Victory with outspread wings. RIC IX 2(b) [as R4]; C. 9; Depeyrot 2/1. Extremely rare. Large flan. About Extremely Fine.
During this troubled, short reign, the commander-in-chief of Britain was later proclaimed Western ruler by his troops. The usurpation was soon enlarged to include, as co-emperor, Maximus' young son, Flavius Victor. Later, Theodosius I had them both killed. London was known as "Augusta" for a short time, hence the mintmark.
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Ira and Larry Goldberg Auction 53 (26 V 09), lot 1933; Freeman & Sear Fixed Price List 13 (Winter 2008), no. 75; L. Biaggi Collection, 2312.
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