Magnentius; AE2 Treveri; emperor with Victory and labarum
110,00 €
Description
Magnentius (350 – 353 AD); AE2 Treveri mint, 1st officina. 2nd emission, 27 February-early May 350 AD. IM CAE MAGN ENTIVS AVG; bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE; emperor, wearing military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe right in extended right hand and labarum in left hand, A in right field; TRP in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,78 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 266 |
| Commentary: | attractive dark grey patina, good details with great portrait |
Historical Context
In the first months of 351 AD, before the bloody Battle of Mursa, Constantius II actually offered Magnentius peace with control over Gaul but Magnentius rejected.





