MAGNUS MAXIMUS. 383-388 AD. AV Solidus (4.38 gm). Struck 384 AD. 
      Constantinople mint. D N MAXI-MVS P F AVS (sic), laurel and 
      rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDI-A AVGGGG, 
      Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head right, right foot on prow, 
      holding sceptre in left hand, globe in right, lion's heads on throne; 
      I/CONOB. Cf. RIC IX pg. 224, note 46; cf. P. Bastien, "Y a-t-il eu un 
      monnayage d'or au nom de Maxime a Constantinople?" CENB 20/3 
      (July-September 1983), pg. 51-55; Depeyrot 38/7. Good VF. Extremely rare - 
      one of only three known! ($10,000) 

Maximus was a Spaniard who rose to the 
      command of the troops in Britain, and he fought successfully against Picts 
      ad Scots. Elevated by the British army, he crossed to Gaul where he 
      overthrew Gratian. He then invaded Italy, but he was ultimately defeated 
      by Theodosius I. This extremely rare coin confirms that Maximus' elevation 
      was recognized by Theodosius, however briefly.

Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2202.

 Lot was unsold.

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