RIC VIII Arelate 192 — Magnentius Large AE2
RIC VIII Arelate 192 · 351 AD-353 AD · Arelate
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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