Magnentius Large AE2 (RIC VIII Lugdunum 150)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 150

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

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 surmounted by ☧

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 150 is a large ae2 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 surmounted by ☧.

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 150?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 150 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 150.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 150?: 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 surmounted by ☧ with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE. Portrait type: cuirassed.