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Solidus with bust of Petronius Maximus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 455
Mint: Italy, Rome
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diamete: 22 mm. Weight: 4.46 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.626
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Petronius Maximus right, diademed, draped, wearing cuirass.
DNPETRONIVSMA XIMVSPFAVG
Reverse: Petronius Maximus standing facing, his raised right foot resting on head of human-headed serpent, holding a long staff (in right hand) ending in cross and in left hand. globe surmounted by Victory.
In field: R (left) M (right) In exergue: COMOB
VICTORI A AVGGG
DNPETRONIVSMA XIMVSPFAVG
Reverse: Petronius Maximus standing facing, his raised right foot resting on head of human-headed serpent, holding a long staff (in right hand) ending in cross and in left hand. globe surmounted by Victory.
In field: R (left) M (right) In exergue: COMOB
VICTORI A AVGGG