Roman Empire. Magnus Maximus (AD 383-388). Maiorina Arles mint. REPARATIO REIPVB / PCON emperor raising kneeling female (The Republic). (No reserve price)

Magnus Maximus, who ruled as Western Roman Emperor from AD 383 to 388, is remembered for his claim to the throne during a period of civil strife. Coins minted in Arles during his reign, such as the Maiorina featuring the inscription "REPARATIO REIPVB" and imagery of an emperor raising a kneeling female figure symbolizing the Republic, exemplify the political messages conveyed by imperial coinage. This imagery expresses the restoration or protection of the Roman state amidst challenges to imperial unity. The Maiorina coin was a key currency type, reflecting the evolving monetary system and power dynamics in the declining Western Roman Empire phase.