What is RIC VIII Arelate 191?

RIC VIII Arelate 191 is a Bronze AE1 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 191.

How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 191?

The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N DECENTIVS CAESAR. 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 191?

RIC VIII Arelate 191 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.21g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius AE1 — RIC VIII Arelate 191

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 191

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

AE1

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.21g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N DECENTIVS CAESAR

Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES

☧ flanked by A and ω

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 191 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 8.21g, 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).

All Magnentius coins Arelate mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 191?: RIC VIII Arelate 191 is a Bronze AE1 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 191.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 191?: The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N DECENTIVS CAESAR. 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 191?: RIC VIII Arelate 191 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.21g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.