Furryfrog02 Posted January 11 · Supporter Share Posted January 11 In the quest for the lesser known emperors and usurpers, one must have Magnus Maximus. Although there isn't a ton of history I have found on him, I like his story and rise to and fall from power. I started out with a coin from his son, Flavius Victor, which led me to needing a Magnus. I snagged a really ratty one for $4 and was happy with it as a place holder. Last week I bid on a group of 3 coins that had an upgrade. I was happy to win. If you divvy the price paid between the 3 coins, this new Magnus was double what I paid for the last one. It isn't great. But it is an upgrade. Maybe someday I will find a better one for double the price of the new one haha. Until then, I am happy. Let's see some of your place holders and upgrades! The Upgrade: Magnus Maximus 383-388 AD AE2 Obverse: D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right Reverse: REPARATIO-REIPVB, emperor standing left, holding Victory on globe and raising kneeling, turreted woman Unknown Mint Placeholder: 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted January 11 · Supporter Share Posted January 11 Nice pick up and a good portrait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted January 11 · Member Share Posted January 11 Very good upgrade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted January 12 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 12 The portrait is much nicer. Though, if I'm completely honest, if I had to pick him out of a line up of other late Roman emperors (Valens, Valentinian, etc...) I wouldn't be able to 😛 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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