Magnentius Solidus, Victory (RIC VIII Lugdunum 119)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 119

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Solidus

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICT AVG LIB ROM ORB

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supporting it above Libertas' hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 119 is a solidus of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supporting it above Libertas' hand.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 119?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 119 is a Gold Solidus of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 119.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 119?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supporting it above Libertas' hand with the inscription VICT AVG LIB ROM ORB. Portrait type: draped.