Maiorina - Magnentius VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES, with Chi-Rho, Arelate

€357,928.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year351-353
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueMaiorina (1⁄72)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#184, OCRE#ric.8.ar.184
Obverse descriptionBust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our lord Magnentius, pious and blessed august)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them an inscribed wreath surmounted by ☧. Letter below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE VOT V MVL X I
(Translation: To the victories of our august and caesar. Vows for the fifth reign anniversary and more for the tenth anniversary to come.)
Edge
MintAR
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (351-353)  - Officina P -
ND (351-353)  - Officina S -
Catalog ID1801507660
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