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Double Maiorina - Magnentius SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 4.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnentius (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-353 |
| Value | 2 Maiorina (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Lettering around large Christogram flanked by A and ω.
S ⭑ above exergue.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
PPLG
Unabridged legend: Salus Dominorum Nostrorum Augusti et Cæsari
Translation: The Health of Our Noble August and Caesar
Comment
Magnence, Roman usurper, emperor between 350 and 353.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Maiorina - Magnentius coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Magnentius, who was a usurper emperor and faced opposition from the legitimate emperor, Constantius II. This coin may have been used as a tool for Magnentius to assert his authority and gain support from the people. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still features the traditional imagery and inscriptions of Roman coins, showcasing the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.
