What is RIC VIII Aquileia 135?

RIC VIII Aquileia 135 is a Gold Solidus of Magnentius (351 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 135.

Magnentius Solidus — RIC VIII Aquileia 135

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 135

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Solidus

Date

351 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR•

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas holding transverse sceptre in left hand; Victory's hand supports the shaft above Libertas' hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 135 is a solidus of Magnentius (351 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas holding transverse sceptre in left hand; Victory's hand supports the shaft above Libertas' hand.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 135?: RIC VIII Aquileia 135 is a Gold Solidus of Magnentius (351 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 135.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 135?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas holding transverse sceptre in left hand; Victory's hand supports the shaft above Libertas' hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR•. Portrait type: draped.