© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Maiorina - Magnentius FELICITAS REIPVBLICAE; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 5.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnentius (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-353 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Emperor standing to left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard inscribed with Chi-Rho with left hand.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Happiness of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Magnentius, who was a usurper emperor of the Roman Empire, meaning he seized power without being legitimately appointed or elected. Despite his controversial rise to power, Magnentius' reign saw a number of significant reforms and military victories, including the defeat of the Germanic tribes that had been threatening the empire's borders. This coin, minted during his reign, serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of the Roman Empire.
