Magnentius; AE Double Centenionalis, Treveri; Chi-Rho
180,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,52 |
| Grade: | gVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 321 |
| Commentary: | dark green patina, ragged flan, sharp obverse |
Historical Context
One theory suggests, that a Chi-Rho on Magnentius' coin was used to convince the Orthodox Christian to fight against Arian Constantius.
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