Magnentius; AE Maiorina, Treveri; emperor in galley
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Description
Magnentius (350 – 353 AD). AE Maiorina, Treveri mint 350 AD. IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG; bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe and standard with Chi-Rho on banner, in the stern sits Victory, steering the ship, A in left field; TRP in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,78 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VIII 260; Bastien 11; LRBC 48 |
| Commentary: | scarce; dark grey patina |
Historical Context
Justina, the wife of the rebel Magnentius maried the emperor Valentinian I some twenty years later - after he had banished his first wife.
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