What is RIC VIII Rome 197?

RIC VIII Rome 197 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 197.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 197?

RIC VIII Rome 197 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.16g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2, Magnentius (RIC VIII Rome 197)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 197

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.16g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

GLORIA ROMANORVM

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian with right hand; barbarian kneeling left, extending arms in front of horse; below horse, shield and broken spear; star in right field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 197 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian with right hand; barbarian kneeling left, extending arms in front of horse; below horse, shield and broken spear; star in right field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.16g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 197?: RIC VIII Rome 197 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 197.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 197?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian with right hand; barbarian kneeling left, extending arms in front of horse; below horse, shield and broken spear; star in right field with the inscription GLORIA ROMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 197?: RIC VIII Rome 197 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.16g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.