What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 413?

RIC VIII Rome 413 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.59g, diameter 32mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Magnentius Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 413

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 413

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

15.59g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTOR-IA• AVGG•

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, spurning a bound captive kneeling before her, wearing pointed cap

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 413 is a roman medallion of Magnentius (350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, spurning a bound captive kneeling before her, wearing pointed cap. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.59g, 32mm 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 413?: RIC VIII Rome 413 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 413.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 413?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, spurning a bound captive kneeling before her, wearing pointed cap with the inscription VICTOR-IA• AVGG•. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 413?: RIC VIII Rome 413 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.59g, diameter 32mm, die axis 1 h, struck.