How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 196?

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 196?

RIC VIII Arelate 196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.47g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 — RIC VIII Arelate 196

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 196

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.47g

Diameter

25mm

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 196 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 6.47g, 25mm 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 196?: RIC VIII Arelate 196 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 196.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 196?: 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 196?: RIC VIII Arelate 196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.47g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.