Roman Empire - Magnus Maximus - Siliqua > Lot No. 149

Description:
387-388 AD. Milan. Obv: pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right with DN MAG MA-XIMVS PF AVG legend. Rev: Roma seated facing on throne, head left, holding globe and reversed spear. Mintmark MDPS in exergue with VIRTVS RO-MANORVM legend. Scarce.

Measurements:
1.31 grams.

Condition:
Extremely fine.

References:
RIC IX Milan 19a; Sear (1988) 4202; cf. Wildwinds (this coin).

Provenance:
from the Filey, Yorkshire Hoard, 2009 (disclaimed under Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2009:T286). With the British Museum annotated coin envelope (numbered 12) and a copy of the BM disclaiming letter dated 10th September 2009.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £90 - 120 (EUR 110 - 140; USD 140 - 190)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £210