Siliqua - Maximus VICTORA AAVGGG
Features
| Issuer |
Western Roman Empire
(Rome)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Constantine III (407-411)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 410-411 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 465397 |
| References | RIC X# 1601 John P. C. Kent, Robert Andrew Glendinning Carson, Andrew Burnett; 1994. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 10. The Divided Empire and the Fall of the Western Parts (AD 395–491). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Diadem and draped bust of Emperor facing right with lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D N MAXIM – VS P F AVG
Unabridged legend: DOMINVS NOSTER MAXIMVS PIVS FELIX AVGVSTVS
Translation: Our Lord Maximus, Blessed and Pious Augustus [Emperor]
Reverse
Cuirassed Roma with little victory in hand, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR – A AVGGG
SMBA
Unabridged legend: VICTORIA AVGVSTIII
Translation: Victory of the Emperors
Mint
| SMB | Barcelona Mint / La Seca (Casa de la Moneda de Barcelona / La Seca), Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879) |
Comments
A rare Siliqua Issue, minted in Barcelona.
On New Year’s Eve in 406, the freezing of the Rhine allowed barbarian tribes such as the Vandals, Alans, and Suebi to invade Roman territories, severely impacting Rome as Emperor Honorius was focused on the Visigoths. This led to devastation in Germany and Gaul, while Britain faced Pict invasions. Initially, Spain was spared but was invaded by barbarians from the Pyrenees by 409.
Spain lacked effective governance, and despite efforts by Constans II and Gerontius to control local militias, order deteriorated after Constans II withdrew to Gaul. The region experienced looting, famine, and cannibalism. Gerontius proclaimed Maximus as emperor, but this rule ended in 411 with Gerontius’s suicide after his troops defected to Honorius' general, Constantius III. Maximus sought refuge with barbarian allies and likely survived until around 418, with possible connections to later rebellions until his execution around 422.
King, Melanges Bastien, pp. 291-292.
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 150 Lot 926 
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2 Dec 2024 | VF |
USD 7584.30
(CHF 6000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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