Magnentius (351-353 A.D.) - AE2 Centenionalis / Billon Heavy Maiorina - 20.75mm, 5.70g |
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Obverse - DN MAGNEN-TIVS PF AVG Magnentius, his bareheaded and cuirassed bust right. A behind the bust |
Reverse - VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES Two victories facing, holding shield enscribed VOT V MVL X. F in center field below the shield. PAR in Exergue. |
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Minted at the 1st officina (P) in Arelate (Arles, France), in 351-352 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Arles, p216, nr. 173. Voetter, O., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiser, Kaiserinnen und Caesaren von Diocletianus bis Romulus, Katalog der hinterlassenen Sammlung und Aufzeichnung des Herrn Paul Gerin", (Voetter-Gerin) Arelate, p93, nr. 15. Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Vol 5, p245, nr 18834. Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage" (LRBC), Part II, p55, .nr 435. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II), p1047, nr. 140 corrected (B1, O05, R21, T25, M3). General referenve works (no exact determination possible): Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 8, p19, nr. 68. Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D." (Fm), nr 439MG Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiserzeit", 2nd edition, (Kampmann) p446, nr. 148.27. Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p301, nr 28(b). Quality: Very Fine Rarity: Scarce |