Æ In the name of Magnentius

€153,985.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year350-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.36 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) WeillerDal#cf. 1925
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MHENEN - TIVS PF HVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionSoldier on horse spearing person, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[...]OHHHOH - VLI HSTC
(Translation: [Gloria Romanorum] [Glory to Rome])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (350-425) HSTC - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
ND (350-425) RPLG - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
ND (350-425) TRPC - Imitating Treveri/Trier mint -
Catalog ID2226087050
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