Magnentius; AE Double Maiorina; Chi-Rho
140,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,18 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 39 |
| Commentary: | olive-grey patina, tight flan, good portrait, some flatness on reverse |
Historical Context
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.
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