How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 44?

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.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Amiens 44?

RIC VIII Amiens 44 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.73g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 — RIC VIII Amiens 44

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Amiens 44

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-353 AD

Mint

Ambianum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.73g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

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 44 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD), struck at the Ambianum mint. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.73g, 28mm 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 44?: RIC VIII Amiens 44 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 44.
How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 44?: 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Amiens 44?: RIC VIII Amiens 44 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.73g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.