© CGB
© CGB
Maiorina - Magnentius VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE; Treveri
350 year| Bronze | 5 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnentius (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 350 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Two Victories, standing face to face, both holding a shield resting on a cippus, on which is inscribed in four lines "VOT V MVLT X".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE
VOT / V / MVLT / X
Edge
Rough
Comment
Unusual issue with a cippe under the shield.Normally, this type would only have been struck in 1/72th pound, with an average weight of 4.51 g. In 351, just after the elevation of Decency as Caesar, we must still have a heavy series struck in 1/6th pound, like the Maiorina of the 348 reform (Fel Temp Reparatio). The weights of the maiorina were soon lowered in the face of Magnentius' cash shortages. This type with the two Victories was widely imitated and, by the end of the reign, some coins weighed as little as 1.50g.
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 empire's economy and currency during his time in power.
