Magnentius; AE Double Centenionalis, Treveri; Chi-Rho
Description:
Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE Double Centenionalis, Treveri mint. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; A- ω either side of large Chi-rho, TRP in ex.
Diameter:
AE25 mm
Weight:
7,52 g
Grade:
gVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 321
Commentary:
dark green patina, ragged flan, sharp obverse
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:
050-04-02-41652