Description: Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE reduced double centenionalis, Lugdunum mint 253 AD. D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; large Chi-Rho flanked by A - ω; LPLG in ex.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 2,18 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 163; Bastien 210; Compas 475

Commentary: very rare; dark brown patina with contrasting green deposits

History: This coins was issued at the very end of Magnentius' revolt and with 1/4 to 1/3 of the weight of previous large issues it demonstrates the financial troubles Magnentius certainly had during his final months.

Article Number: 010-10-05-44656