Magnentius Large AE2, Two Victories reverse
RIC VIII Amiens 25 · 350 AD-353 AD · Ambianum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 25 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 3.66g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Amiens 25?
- RIC VIII Amiens 25 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 25.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 25?
- 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 25?
- RIC VIII Amiens 25 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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