Æ In the name of Magnentius

€153,981.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year353-400
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#cf. 154, LRBC#cf. 238, B/Imit#cf. 212
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MHGNEN - TIVS PF AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionChi rho with letter on either side and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS DD NN HVC ET CHES A - W PLC
(Translation: [Salus Dominus Noster Augustus Et Caesar] [The health of our August and Caesar])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (353-400) PLC - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
Catalog ID9230040780
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