Æ In the name of Magnentius

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 350-425
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.36 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) WeillerDal#cf. 1925
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N MHENEN - TIVS PF HVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse description Soldier on horse spearing person, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering [...]OHHHOH - VLI HSTC
(Translation: [Gloria Romanorum] [Glory to Rome])
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (350-425) HSTC - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
ND (350-425) RPLG - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
ND (350-425) TRPC - Imitating Treveri/Trier mint -
Numisquare ID 2226087050
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