Follis - Magnentius VICTORIAE, with column; Barbarous imitation of Amiens
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain barbarous city (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-353 |
| Value | Follis (1) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Victories standing facing each other holding shield resting on column
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES]
VOT / V / MVLT / X
Translation:
The victory of our lords, the Augustus and the Caesar
Vows (prayers) for a ten year reign
Comment
Imitations of Magnentius (and Decentius) are almost as common as the official issues.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a barbarous imitation of an official Roman coin, meaning it was created by a non-Roman authority and is not an official Roman issue. Despite this, it still bears the image and name of the Roman Emperor Magnentius, indicating that it was likely created to circulate among Roman citizens. This highlights the complex nature of currency production and distribution during the late Roman Empire, where official and unofficial coins were used alongside each other.
