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Solidus - Magnentius VICT AVG LIB ROM ORB; Arelate
| Gold | 3.70 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnentius (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-353 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.70 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#382046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm over left shoulder, and Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; between them, the support a plain shaft carrying a trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICT AVG LIB ROM ORB
NAR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Magnentius coin is that it features the first known use of the Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on a Roman imperial coin. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός) and is often used as a symbol for Christ or Christianity. This coin was issued during the reign of Magnentius, a Roman usurper who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 350 to 353 AD, and it suggests that Christianity was already gaining prominence in the Roman Empire during this time period.
