Lot 4226
Magnus Maximus, AD 383-388. Gold Aureus (4.6g) minted at Londoninium-Augusta (London), AD 384. DN MAG MA-XIMVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnus, right. Reverse: VICTOR-IA AVGG. Magnus Maximus and Theodosius enthroned facing, holding globe between them; Victoria (Victory) above; palm branch below; AVG OB in exergue. Cohen 9; RIC 2(B). Some minor marks about the obverse rims. Extremely rare. Fewer than ten specimens recorded and of great historical importance. Some minor marks about the obverse rims. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 62, lot 2115; Bonhams/Vecchi Sale No. 8, Oct. 12-13, 1982, lot 709; Levis Collection - Naville auction XI,- June 18-20, 1925, lot 1032.
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