Magnentius; AE Centenionalis, Treveri; Victorie with wreath
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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 holding wreath inscribed VOT V MVLT X in four lines, chi-rho above, TRS in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,12 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 315 |
| Commentary: | green patina, good details, some roughness |
Historical Context
There is still some abiguity regarding Magnentius' religious beliefs - some historians see him, despite the Chi-Rho coinage, as a pagan who allowed pagan sacrifices at night.
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