What is RIC VIII Rome 179?

RIC VIII Rome 179 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 179.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 179?

RIC VIII Rome 179 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2, Magnentius (RIC VIII Rome 179)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 179

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.44g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG - LIB ROMANOR

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard with eagle on banner in right hand and olive-branch in left hand; placing left foot on shoulder of a seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 179 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard with eagle on banner in right hand and olive-branch in left hand; placing left foot on shoulder of a seated captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.44g, 26mm diameter.

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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

All Magnentius coins Rome mint All Large AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 179?: RIC VIII Rome 179 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 179.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 179?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard with eagle on banner in right hand and olive-branch in left hand; placing left foot on shoulder of a seated captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVG - LIB ROMANOR. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 179?: RIC VIII Rome 179 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.