TYPE Roman Empire, Magnus Maximus (383-8 AD), bronze AE4, Rome mint DESCRIPTION . Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Maximus to right, legend D N MAG MAX[IMVS P F AVG] Rev: Camp gate, star between turrets, legend SPES ROMANORVM (partial), mintmark in RP ex. (image double resolution) REFERENCE: SR 4206, CHK 795 GRADING: VG / AF, flan flaw, mottled olive green patina, scarce ORDER INFO: R2146, $38 Characteristic type of this scarce emperor - or usurper, for when a latter turned into a former is often a matter of taste. This reverse propaganda type is certainly testament to his continuous striving for legitimacy, which was finally brought to an end altogether by Theodosius the Great at the battle of Poetovio in July 388.