What is RIC VIII Amiens 34?

RIC VIII Amiens 34 is a Bronze AE1 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 34.

How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 34?

The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω with the inscription SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: draped.

Magnentius AE1 — RIC VIII Amiens 34

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Amiens 34

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

AE1

Date

350 AD-353 AD

Mint

Ambianum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES

☧ flanked by A and ω

About This Type

This RIC VIII Amiens 34 is an ae1 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD), struck at the Ambianum mint. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Amiens 34?: RIC VIII Amiens 34 is a Bronze AE1 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 34.
How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 34?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω with the inscription SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: draped.