Medallion of 3 Solidi - Liberation of Aquileia

€337,720.00
LocationRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year350-351
TypeCommemorative medals/Achievement medal
CompositionGold
Weight13.46 g
Diameter34 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) B/Magnence#196, 339#
Obverse descriptionBust of Magnentius, draped and cuirassed.
Obverse letteringD N MAG MAGNENTIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Magnentius, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNimbate and draped emperor on horseback advancing right, offering right hand. To the right, the female personification of Aquileia, kneeling, facing left, wearing mural crown, and holding cornucopia in left hand.
Reverse letteringLIBERATOR · REI · PVBLICAE SMAQ
(Translation: Liberator of the republic.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAquileia, Italy
MintageND (350-351)  - -
Catalog ID5429064360
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