Obverse © Elian Mazel--Damaville
Obverse © Elian Mazel--Damaville
Maiorina - Magnentius VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES; without Chi-Rho; Roma
| Bronze | 5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnentius (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-352 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories standing facing each other, jointly holding a crown containing the vows on four lines; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
VOT V MVLT X
R★P
Unabridged legend:
Victoriæ Dominorum Nostrorum Augustorum et Caesarum
Votis Quinquannalibus Multis Decennalibus
Translation:
To the victories of our august and caesar.
Vows for the fifth reign anniversary and more for the tenth anniversary to come.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Magnentius, who was a usurper of the Roman Empire and ruled from 350 to 353 AD. Despite his short reign, he was able to issue a significant number of coins, including this one, which suggests that he had a strong influence on the Roman economy and currency during his time in power.
