Solidus - Magnentius (VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR; Aquileia) (351) front Solidus - Magnentius (VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR; Aquileia) (351) back
Solidus - Magnentius (VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR; Aquileia) (351) photo
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Solidus - Magnentius VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR; Aquileia

351 year
Gold 4.26 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Magnentius (350-353)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
351
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.26 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#381915
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas holding transverse sceptre in left hand; Victory's hand supports the shaft above Libertas' hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR
SMAQ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Solidus - Magnentius coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Magnentius, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a period of political turmoil. Despite his achievements, Magnentius was eventually overthrown and killed, and his coinage became a rare and valuable artifact for collectors.