Magnentius Heavy Miliarensis — RIC VIII Arelate 160

Obverse

Herman Moll, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 160

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Heavy Miliarensis

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE - DD NN AVG

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, inscribing VOT/V/MVLT/X on a shield resting on her right knee

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 160 is a heavy miliarensis of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, inscribing VOT/V/MVLT/X on a shield resting on her right knee.

About the Heavy Miliarensis

The heavy miliarensis was the larger variant of the late Roman silver miliarensis, typically weighing 5.0–5.5 grams. These substantial silver coins are scarce and prized by collectors of late Roman coinage.

About the Arelate Mint

Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 160?: RIC VIII Arelate 160 is a Silver Heavy Miliarensis of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 160.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 160?: 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, seated right on cuirass, inscribing VOT/V/MVLT/X on a shield resting on her right knee with the inscription VICTORIAE - DD NN AVG. Portrait type: draped.