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RIC IX Treveri 77B

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Treveri 77B. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Magnus Maximus. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows bust of Magnus Maximus, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows two emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch (but the dress covers both legs), with the legend VICTOR-IA AVGG.

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Historical context

Magnus Maximus ruled as Roman emperor in the West from 383 to 388 after usurping the throne from Gratian. Following his proclamation as emperor in Britannia in 383 and in Gaul the following year, he operated within the western provinces while Valentinian II held Italy, Pannonia, Hispania, and Africa. Maximus's reign ended following his invasion of Italy in 387 and his defeat by Theodosius I in 388.

Produced at the mint of Trier, this gold solidus represents the denomination introduced in the early fourth century as a replacement for the aureus. In Western Europe, the solidus served as the main gold coin of commerce throughout late Roman times. The obverse depicts Magnus Maximus with the title "D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG", while the reverse displays two seated emperors jointly holding a globe beneath Victory and a palm-branch, inscribed with the legend "VICTOR-IA AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Magnus Maximus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Magnus Maximus, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Two emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch (but the dress covers both legs)
Obverse legend
D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VICTOR-IA AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Treveri 77B
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTOR-IA AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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