What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 143?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 143 is a Bronze AE3 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 143.

Magnentius AE3, Two Victories (RIC VIII Lugdunum 143)

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 143

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

AE3

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Obverse

D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE

Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 143 is an ae3 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 143?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 143 is a Bronze AE3 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 143.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 143?: The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE. Portrait type: cuirassed.