Roman — Roman; 350-353; Reece Period 18 (Constantinian III)
Coin, nummus AE2
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 minted in AD 350-353.
Obv: Draped, bare-headed bust of Magnentius, facing right. Obv inscription: ...[MAG]NENTIVS P F AVG. Rev: Two Victories, standing face to face, holding a shield inscribed VOT V MVL X. Rev inscription:[VICTORI]AE DD NN AVG ET CAES.
Condition: VG-.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N987
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE2
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- Artist/Maker:
- Magnentius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 350-353; Reece Period 18 (Constantinian III)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 4.35 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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