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 5.65 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#cf. 262, B/Imit#150, WeillerDal#cf. 234
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N MEGN - TIVS PP AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse description Soldier facing left while holding staff, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FELICI THS - REIPVBLICE APLG
(Translation: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio Happy times are restored)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (350-425) APLG - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
ND (350-425) TRS - Imitating Treveri/Trier mint -
Numisquare ID 2271685810
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