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Magnentius, 18 January 350 - 10 August 353 A.D.
Magnentius, commander of Constans' imperial guard, rebelled in 350 A.D. He quickly gained the loyalty of Britannia, Gaul, and Hispania, in part because he was more tolerant towards Pagans. He made Decentius, his brother, caesar. Constantius II, who was fighting the Parthians in Syria, marched his armies west and defeated Magnentius at the Battle of Mursa Major in 351. Magnentius retreated into Gaul and it took two more years to eliminate him. After another defeat in battle, Magnentius committed suicide in 353.SH76387. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 197, Bastien MM 460 (14 spec.), LRBC II 638, SRCV V 18801, Cohen VIII 20 (3 fr.), Choice VF, nice chocolate tone, perfect centering, well struck with slight double strike on reverse, 6th officina, Rome mint, weight 5.364g, maximum diameter 25.7mm, die axis 135o, c. May - 3 Jun 350 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind head; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Emperor in military dress galloping right, chlamys flying behind, not carrying shield, spearing a barbarian before horse wearing a pointed cap and kneeling left with arms extended, shield and broken spear on the ground below the horse, star above horse's head, RS in exergue; ex Harlan J. Berk; SOLD
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