Æ In the name of Magnentius

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 353-400
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.99 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#cf. 154, LRBC#cf. 238, B/Imit#cf. 212
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N MHGNEN - TIVS PF AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse description Chi rho with letter on either side and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SALVS DD NN HVC ET CHES A - W PLC
(Translation: [Salus Dominus Noster Augustus Et Caesar] [The health of our August and Caesar])
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (353-400) PLC - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
Numisquare ID 9230040780
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