Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XVII 28 Mar 2019
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Maximianus AV Aureus. Antioch, AD 294. IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / FATIS VICTRICIBVS, the Parcae standing facing and clasping hands; Σ in inner left field, SMA in exergue. RIC 617; C -; Depeyrot 3/3; Calicó 4637 (same reverse die). 5.24g, 20mm, 6h.
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From a private Central European collection;
Acquired from Numismatica Ars Classica AG.
The Parcae (also known as Fata = the Fates) were divinities who embodied destiny over mortal life by spinning threads which represented the length and quality of an individual's life. Numismatically, they appear only on very rare coins of Diocletian and Maximian with the legend FATIS VICTRICIBVS, 'to the Victorious Fates', a title also given to other goddesses such as Venus Victrix and Diana Victrix (see lot 796). It was perhaps under Diocletian that a temple erected for the worship of the Parcae was dedicated at Rome (see Procopius Gothic Wars V.25).
Good Extremely Fine.
From a private Central European collection;
Acquired from Numismatica Ars Classica AG.
The Parcae (also known as Fata = the Fates) were divinities who embodied destiny over mortal life by spinning threads which represented the length and quality of an individual's life. Numismatically, they appear only on very rare coins of Diocletian and Maximian with the legend FATIS VICTRICIBVS, 'to the Victorious Fates', a title also given to other goddesses such as Venus Victrix and Diana Victrix (see lot 796). It was perhaps under Diocletian that a temple erected for the worship of the Parcae was dedicated at Rome (see Procopius Gothic Wars V.25).