What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 120?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 120 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius Siliqua — RIC VIII Lugdunum 120

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 120

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.34g

Diameter

20mm

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

FELICITA-S PERPETVA

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 120 is a siliqua of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.34g, 20mm diameter.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

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 120?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 120 is a Silver Siliqua of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 120.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 120?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription FELICITA-S PERPETVA. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 120?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 120 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.