RIC VIII Arelate 188 Magnentius obverse — Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Arelate 188 Magnentius reverse — ☧ flanked by A and ω Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Arelate 188
Ruler
Magnentius
Denomination
AE1
Date
351 AD-353 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Weight
8.34g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 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 Arelate 188 is an ae1 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.34g, 27mm diameter.

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.

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 188?
RIC VIII Arelate 188 is a Bronze AE1 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 188.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 188?
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 Arelate 188?
RIC VIII Arelate 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.34g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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