Siliqua - Magnentius VIRTVS EXERCITI, Trier, heavy type

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 350-353
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Siliqua (1⁄24)
Currency Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.64 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#258, OCRE#ric.8.tri.258, RSC#82
Obverse description Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Caesar Magnentius emperor.)
Reverse description Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRTVS - EXERCITI
(Translation: Courage of the Army.)
Edge
Mint TR
Augusta Treverorum / Treveri,modern-day Trier, Germany
Mintage ND (350-353) - -
Numisquare ID 2290050890
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