Roman — Roman; 351-352
Coin, nummus AE4
A copper alloy nummus of Magnentius, usurper of the Roman Empire, AD 350-353. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was possibly minted in Treveri (modern day Trier, Germany) or Aquileia, Italy, AD 351-352.
Obv: Bare head of Magnentius, facing right. Obv inscription: DN MAGNENTIVS P F AVG. Rev: Two Victories, standing face to face, holding a wreath between them inscribed VOT V MVL X. Rev inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES.
Condition: G+.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.62/18
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE4
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Magnentius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 351-352
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 2.73 g, Axis 5
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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