Magnentius; reduced double centenionalis, Lugdunum; Chi-Rho
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