RIC VIII Arelate 192 Magnentius obverse — Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Arelate 192 Magnentius reverse — ☧ flanked by A and ω Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Arelate 192
Ruler
Magnentius
Denomination
Large AE2
Date
351 AD-353 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Weight
5.24g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
12 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 192 is a large ae2 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 5.24g, 24mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 192?
RIC VIII Arelate 192 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 192.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 192?
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 192?
RIC VIII Arelate 192 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.24g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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