Magnentius; reduced double centenionalis, Lugdunum; Chi-Rho
225,00 €
Description
Magnentius (350 – 353 AD). AE reduced double centenionalis, Lugdunum mint 253 AD. D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; large Chi-Rho flanked by A – ω; LPGL in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE18 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,18 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 163, Bastien 210, Compas 475 |
| Commentary: | very rare; dark brown patina with contrasting green deposits |
Historical Context
This coins was issued at the very end of Magnentius' revolt and with 1/4 to 1/3 of the weight of previous large issues it demonstrates the financial troubles Magnentius certainly had during his final months.
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