Æ In the name of Magnentius

€153,984.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year350-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.65 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#cf. 262, B/Imit#150, WeillerDal#cf. 234
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MEGN - TIVS PP AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionSoldier facing left while holding staff, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFELICI THS - REIPVBLICE APLG
(Translation: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio Happy times are restored)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (350-425) APLG - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
ND (350-425) TRS - Imitating Treveri/Trier mint -
Catalog ID2271685810
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