What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Amiens 23?

RIC VIII Amiens 23 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.69g, diameter 21mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 — RIC VIII Amiens 23

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Amiens 23

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-353 AD

Mint

Ambianum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.69g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

8 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X; ☧ above

About This Type

This RIC VIII Amiens 23 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD), struck at the Ambianum mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X; ☧ above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.69g, 21mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Amiens 23?: RIC VIII Amiens 23 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 23.
How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X; ☧ above with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Amiens 23?: RIC VIII Amiens 23 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.69g, diameter 21mm, die axis 8 h, struck.