Magnentius; AE Maiorina, Rome; Victories with wreath
Description:
Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE Maiorina, Rome mint. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, B behind / VICT D D N N AVG ET CAES; two Victories standing, facing each other, holding wreath between them enclosing VOT-V-MVLT-X, star in lower centre, RQ in ex.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
5,16 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Rome 216; Sear 18807
Commentary:
sharp details, double strike on obverse
History:
Magnentius was actually from Gaul and the coin features (intentionally or not) an impressive Gaulic moustache.
Article Number:
007-05-01-44150