Magnentius AE1
RIC VIII Amiens 36 · 350 AD-353 AD · Ambianum
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 36 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Amiens 36?
- RIC VIII Amiens 36 is a Bronze AE1 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 36.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 36?
- 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.
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