What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 122?

RIC VIII Aquileia 122 was struck in Gold, diameter 34mm, struck.

Magnentius Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Aquileia 122

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 122

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

350 AD-352 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Diameter

34mm

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES MAG-NENTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LIBERATOR•REI•PVBLICAE

Magnentius, nimbate, draped, cuirassed, riding right; Res Publica, wearing mural crown, holding cornucopiae in left arm, bowing before him

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 122 is a multiple-gold of Magnentius (350 AD-352 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, nimbate, draped, cuirassed, riding right; Res Publica, wearing mural crown, holding cornucopiae in left arm, bowing before him.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

About the Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Aquileia 122?: RIC VIII Aquileia 122 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Magnentius (350 AD-352 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 122.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 122?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES MAG-NENTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, nimbate, draped, cuirassed, riding right; Res Publica, wearing mural crown, holding cornucopiae in left arm, bowing before him with the inscription LIBERATOR•REI•PVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 122?: RIC VIII Aquileia 122 was struck in Gold, diameter 34mm, struck.