Roman Imperial Coins
Lot 5750 Session 17 (11.30am Fri 26 Nov) Roman Imperial Coins
Estimate $80
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MAGNUS MAXIMUS, (A.D. 383-388), AE 2, issue struck as Augustus, Arelate mint, (4.60 grams), obv. D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnus Maximus to right, rev. around VICTORIA AVGG, Maximus standing left holding Victory and standard, SCON in exergue, (S.4204, cf.RIC 27b, C.-). Attractive dark brown patina with some surface pitting on reverse, otherwise very fine and very rare, a variety with SCON not listed in RIC for pearl diadem, comes with collector's card description.
Ex Cappenalle Collection and from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 9386 (lot 5114).
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Estimate $80
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