Magnentius; AE Maiorina, Treveri; emperor in galley
Description:
Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE Maiorina, Treveri mint 350 AD. IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG; bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe and standard with Chi-Rho on banner, in the stern sits Victory, steering the ship, A in left field; TRP in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
5,78 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VIII 260; Bastien 11; LRBC 48
Commentary:
scarce; dark grey patina
History:
Justina, the wife of the rebel Magnentius maried the emperor Valentinian I some twenty years later - after he had banished his first wife.
Article Number:
063-05-03-43702