The Maiorina was introduced during a monetary reform under Constantius II, around 348 AD, to stabilize the economy and standardize the monetary system. The name Maiorina comes from the Latin “maior”, meaning “greater,” and it was likely named to indicate that it was larger or of higher value compared to other coins in circulation at the time, such as smaller bronze coins.

L’article Julian II double maiorina struck in Arles est apparu en premier sur Numismeo.