Description: Magnentius (350 - 353 AD). AE Double Maiorina, Ambianum mint 353 AD. D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG; bareheaded, cuirassed, and draped bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; large Christogram, A-ω flanking, AMB in ex.

Diameter: AE25 mm

Weight: 7,18 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 39

Commentary: olive-grey patina, tight flan, good portrait, some flatness on reverse

History: 40 years after Constantine's vision pushing him towards embracing Christianity, a Christian symbol made its first prominent, full-size appearance on the coinage - minted by a rebelious general of barbaric origin and doubtful adherence to Christianity.

Article Number: 058-04-04-42386