How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 160?

The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω with the inscription SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: draped.

Magnentius Large AE2 (RIC VIII Lugdunum 160)

Obverse

Herman Moll, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 160

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES

☧ flanked by A and ω

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 160 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω.

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 160?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 160 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 160.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 160?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω with the inscription SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: draped.