Magnentius; AE Centenionalis, Treveri; Victories with shield
Description:
Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE Centenionalis, Treveri mint 352 AD. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind / VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES; two Victories standing facing one another, holding wreath inscribed VOT-V-MVLT-X, TRP in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
5,34 g
Grade:
aEF/aEF
Attribution:
RIC 306
Commentary:
green patina, sharp details with exceptional reverse
History:
Magnentius was the commander of the Herculians and Jovians - the imperial guard units which replaced the former and often disloyal Praetorian Guard.
Article Number:
054-01-02-41652