Æ In the name of Magnentius

€153,982.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year350-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.08 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MHENEN - AIVS PF AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionTwo winged Victories holding wreath containing stacked legend, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA DD NN HVC IT CH VOT V MVLT X HWB
(Translation: Victoria Dominus Noster Augustus Et Caesar / Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus Victory to our Lord, August, and Caesar / Vows for the fifth anniversary and more for the tenth)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (350-425) HWB - Imitating Ambianum/Amiens mint -
Catalog ID7966403880
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