What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 407?

RIC VIII Rome 407 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 33.04g, diameter 39mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Magnentius Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 407

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 407

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

33.04g

Diameter

39mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AV-GVSTORVM

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 407 is a roman medallion of Magnentius (350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 33.04g, 39mm diameter.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

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 407?: RIC VIII Rome 407 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 407.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 407?: 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 front, head right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AV-GVSTORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 407?: RIC VIII Rome 407 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 33.04g, diameter 39mm, die axis 11 h, struck.