Magnentius; AE Double Maiorina, Arelate; Chi-Rho
Description:
Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE Double MAiorina, Arelate mint 351-353 AD. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG; bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; large Chi-Rho, A-W across field, SAR in ex.
Diameter:
AE26 mm
Weight:
7,14 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
C 31; RIC 188; LRBC 445
Commentary:
rare mint for this type; brown patina, bold chi-rho
History:
One theory suggests, that a Chi-Rho on Magnentius' coin was used to convince the Orthodox Christian to fight against Arian Constantius.
Article Number:
059-07-08-42384