Flavius Magnus Maximus Augustus was Western Roman Emperor from 383 to 388.
In 383, as commander of Britain, he usurped the throne against emperor Gratian, and by negotiation with emperor Theodosius I, he was made emperor in Britannia and Gaul the next year while Gratian's brother Valentinian II retained Italy, Pannonia, Hispania, and Africa.
In 387, Maximus' ambitions led him to invade Italy, resulting in his defeat by Theodosius I at the Battle of the Save in 388.
In 383, as commander of Britain, he usurped the throne against emperor Gratian, and by negotiation with emperor Theodosius I, he was made emperor in Britannia and Gaul the next year while Gratian's brother Valentinian II retained Italy, Pannonia, Hispania, and Africa.
In 387, Maximus' ambitions led him to invade Italy, resulting in his defeat by Theodosius I at the Battle of the Save in 388.
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Magnus Maximus
Obverse: DN MAG MAXIMVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: REPERATIO REI PVB, Maximus in military attire standing left, raising with right hand a turreted female figure who kneels before him, and holding victory on globe in left hand
Diameter:
22 mm
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 4.3 g
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 4.3 g
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Magnus Maximus
Obverse: pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; D N MAG MAXI_MVS P F AVG
Reverse: emperor standing facing, head left, in left Victory on a globe crowns him, with right raising turreted woman; REPARATIO_REIPVB / PCON
Diameter:
22 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.5 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.5 g
25.8.383 - 28.7.388 AD
RIC IX Arles 26a