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