GordianAppreciator101 Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 The first arrival for January, although hopefully not the last, is this Magnus Maximus AE2 from Constantina/Arelate. My biggest LRB, I've wanted a coin of Magnus Maximus since I started collecting and now I've finally ticked him off the Emperors list. I still have to get one of Flavius Victor, who eludes me to this day. Have you guys got coins of Magnus Maximus or Victor to share? 22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted January 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) Magnus Maximus has some great coins. Flavius is not easy to find.Flavius Victor Clipped Siliqua, 387-388Milan. Silver, 10mm, 0.68g (cut down from 16-17mm, 1.25-1.8g). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; D N FL VIC-(TOR P F AVG). Roma seated left, holding globe in right hand, reversed spear in left, (VIRTVS RO-M)ANORVM; mintmark MDPS (RIC IX, 19b). From the South Ferriby (Lincolnshire) Hoard 1909. Portable Antiquities Scheme IARCH-1C7D3F. Edited January 24, 2023 by John Conduitt 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) Magnus Maximus (Maxen/Macsen Wledig), AR Siliqua Obv:– D N MAG MAX-IMVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding globe & spear Minted in Trier (TRPS), A.D. 383-388 Reference:– RIC IX, 84b1. RSC 20a. Edited January 24, 2023 by maridvnvm 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Maximus Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 I approve of this thread. 😁 4 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 24, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 24, 2023 I've got an AE2 of the dude as well...Arles mint 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 24, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Magnus Maximus said: I approve of this thread. 😁 Glad to hear it has the seal of approval from the real guy.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordianAppreciator101 Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: I've got an AE2 of the dude as well...Arles mint Nice one! The only difference is yours has a TCON mint mark instead of SCON 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Maximus Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) A fistful of siliquae of Magnus Maximus Edited January 24, 2023 by Magnus Maximus 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 Oddly enough I have been sitting here signing "Yma o hyd" to myself since I saw this thread....... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 Maridvnvm is derived from Moridvnvm which was the Roman name for the Roman town of Carmarthen (English), Caerfyrrdin (Welsh) in west Wales. Caerfyrddin is sometimes translated as Myrddin's Town which is Anglicised to Merlin's Town or is could be that Myrddin (a Welsh male Christian name) is a mutation from Moridunum. I was born in Carmarthen and my Secondary School was called Maridvnvm..... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth77 Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 My favorite AE type for Magnus Maximus is the VICTORIA AVGG maiorina, minted shortly while Maximus reached an understanding with Theodosius ca. late 384: The regular REPARATIO REIPVB are widely dated for the full extent of Maximus reign which I think it's more conventional than an actual dating. And a hint for narrowing this period, at least for a short time, is the fact that there are no maiorinae for Flavius Victor, so at the latest in 387 the REPARATIO REIPVB maiorina might have been discontinued in the West also. For Victor the AE seems to be restricted to the AE4 campgate: 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 24, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 24, 2023 It seems like "Great, Greatest" struck many siliquae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 I have examples of father and son. Neither are much to write home about...but I will write anyways: This rough ugly guy that I got for $4. A place holder until I can find a better affordable example: A little better looking son. I cherry picked this one from an unidentified lot of late Roman coins 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 Fun thread! And congratulations on the big guy. I had one of the larger Mag Max coins, but then sold a bunch of my LRBs due to lack of interest... then I became interested again and picked up this little fella: Magnus Maximus AD 383-388. Aquileia Follis Æ, 12 mm, 0,90 g, very fine 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 My one and only Magnus Maximus: Magnus Maximus [Emperor in West AD 383-388 by usurpation from Gratian], AR reduced Siliqua, AD 383-388, Trier Mint. Obv. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN MAG MAX-IMVS PF AVG [AV ligatured] / Rev. Helmeted Roma seated facing on throne, head left, holding globe in right hand and reversed spear in left hand, VIRTVS RO-MANORVM; in exergue, TR PS [TR = Trier Mint; PS = Pvsvlatvm (struck from refined, purified silver; see Sear RCV V, Introduction p. 7)]. 1.90 g., 16.32 x 16.08 mm., 12 h. RIC IX 84(b)(1) (p. 29), RSC V 20b (ill. p. 176), Sear RCV V 20644 (p. 422); Ghey 56f (this coin) [Ghey, E., “Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire,” unpublished catalogue held by British Museum]. Purchased 17 May 2022 from Noonans (f/k/a Dix Noonan Webb) Auction, “The Vale of Pewsey Hoard of Late Roman Silver Coins,” Lot 82; ex Vale of Pewsey Hoard, discovered in Wiltshire 12-13 Sep. 2020, Portable Antiquities Scheme Hoard ID BM-7D34D9 (see https://finds.org.uk/database/hoards/record/id/3305). [Footnotes omitted.] 9 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 I have only some copper ones: D N MAG MAXI - MVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right REPARATIO - REIPVB // PCON : Magnus Maximus standing left, raising kneeling crowned female to right and holding Victory on globe Arlate, RIC 26a, Maiorina D N MAG MAXI-MVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right REPARATIO - REIPVB/ -/ P/ LVGS , Magnus Maximus standing left, raising kneeling crowned female to right and holding Victory on globe Lyon, RIC 32 ,maiorina D N MAG MA - XIMVS P F AVG : diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right SPES RO – MA - NORVM // SMTR : campgate with two towers, star between Treveri, RIC IX 87a, AE4 D N FL VIC – TOR P F AVG : Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust SPES RO – MA - NORVM // PCON : Camp gate with two turrets; above, star between Arles, RIC 29, AE4 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 Maximus? I know only one Maximus 😜 Seriously. Very beautiful specimens, which you show us here! It is also very nice to see people from history and their coins, which are not common. Very nice theme. I am looking forward to more examples! 🤙 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 Here's my crappy picture of a treasured Derby Day present from c. 1994. I even remember the purchase price, $125. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 It's my duty to show off this one again, obviously. A double die match for this coin in the British Museum.Magnus Maximus Solidus, 383-388Augusta/London. Gold, 21mm, 4.59g, 6h. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnus Maximus right, seen from front; D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG. 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; VICTOR-IA AVGG; AVGOB in exergue (RIC IX, 2b; Biaggi 2312 (this coin)). Ex Leo Biaggi de Blasys. NGC #6057866-002. 5 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 That's certainly a rarity worthy of showing off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 Nice solidus! 😻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrachyEnjoyer Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 Very interesting, thanks for sharing. I got to spend sometime in Wales and even accidentally hiked crib goch one foggy day! The more I learn about Welsh history the more I am intrigued 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redaz Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 My ae2 of the Arles mint 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Redaz said: My ae2 of the Arles mint Do you have a cat?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redaz Posted January 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 26, 2023 8 hours ago, DonnaML said: Do you have a cat?? 4 of them but this one likes sleeping near my trays 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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