What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 414?

RIC VIII Rome 414 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20.17g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 414

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 414

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

20.17g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA - RO-MANORVM

Victory, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding branch in left hand and standard in right hand; placing right foot on bound seated captive, wearing a pointed cap

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 414 is a roman medallion of Magnentius (350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding branch in left hand and standard in right hand; placing right foot on bound seated captive, wearing a pointed cap. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 20.17g, 34mm 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 414?: RIC VIII Rome 414 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 414.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 414?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding branch in left hand and standard in right hand; placing right foot on bound seated captive, wearing a pointed cap with the inscription GLORIA - RO-MANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 414?: RIC VIII Rome 414 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20.17g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.