Magnentius; AE Maiorina, Rome; Victories with wreath
90,00 €
Description
Magnentius (350 – 353 AD). AE Maiorina, Rome mint. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, B behind / VICT D D N N AVG ET CAES; two Victories standing, facing each other, holding wreath between them enclosing VOT-V-MVLT-X, star in lower centre, RQ in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,16 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC VIII Rome 216; Sear 18807 |
| Commentary: | sharp details, double strike on obverse |
Historical Context
Magnentius was actually from Gaul and the coin features (intentionally or not) an impressive Gaulic moustache.
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