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.

Magnentius Large AE2 — RIC VIII Amiens 25

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Amiens 25

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-353 AD

Mint

Ambianum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.66g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 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 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.

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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.