What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 412?

RIC VIII Rome 412 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.68g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 412

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 412

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

16.68g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTO-RIA• AVGG•

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 412 is a roman medallion of Magnentius (350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 16.68g, 31mm 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 412?: RIC VIII Rome 412 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 412.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 412?: 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 left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm with the inscription VICTO-RIA• AVGG•. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 412?: RIC VIII Rome 412 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.68g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.