Magnentius; AE Double Centenionalis, Treveri; Chi-Rho
Description:
Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE Double Centenionalis, Treveri mint, January-August 353 AD. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; A-W either side of large Chi-Rho, TRP in ex.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
9,68 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
RIC 318
Commentary:
great brown surfaces, sharp details, well centered
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:
036-06-03-41652