Magnentius Large AE2 — RIC VIII Lugdunum 110

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 110

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-351 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N MAGNE-NTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITAS - REI PVBLICAE

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 110 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand.

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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 110?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 110 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 110.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 110?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNE-NTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS - REI PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.