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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |Constantinian Era| ▸ |Magnentius||View Options:   | | | Magnentius, commander of Constans' imperial guard, rebelled in 350 A.D. He quickly attracted the loyalty of Britannia, Gaul, and Hispania, in part because he was more tolerant towards Pagans. Control of Italia and Africa was secured through election of his men to important offices. He made his brother Decentius caesar. Constantius II, thousands of miles away fighting the Parthians in Syria, signed a hasty peace treaty ceding vast sections of territory, and marched his armies west. Magnentius advanced his armies to meet those of Constantius in the Battle of Mursa Major in 351. Magnentius led his troops into battle, while Constantius spent the day praying in a nearby church. Despite Magnentius' heroism, his troops were defeated. After a retreat into Gaul and another defeat, Magnentius committed suicide in 353. |
On 3 June 350, Iulius Nepotianus proclaimed himself emperor and entered Rome with a group of gladiators. On 30 June, Marcellinus, a trusted general of Magnentius, defeated and killed Nepotian. Nepotian's head was put on a lance and paraded around Rome.RT85636. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 271, LRBC II 55, Bastien MM 32, SRCV V 18798, Cohen VIII 20, Hunter V 20, EF, well centered on a tight flan, attractive coppery surfaces, light marks, areas of slight porosity, weight 4.149 g, maximum diameter 21.8 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, 18 Jan 350 - spring 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed "heavy" bust right, A behind; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Magnentius in military dress galloping right, shield on left arm, spearing a barbarian before horse kneeling left with outstretched hands, shield and broken spear on the ground below horse, TRS followed by a crescent in exergue; SOLD
This coin appears to have a dot between the R and the S in the mint mark. R•S is not recorded in RIC for this type. RIC lists the RS (no dot) as common, however, market research indicates it is rare.SH06890. Billon maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 177 var., EF, weight 5.21 g, maximum diameter 24.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 19 Jan - 3 Jun 350 A.D.; obverse IMP CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR (victory of the Emperor, liberator of the Romans), Magnentius in military dress, standing right, left foot on bound seated captive, holding standard with eagle on banner in right and olive branch in left, R•S in exergue; slightly irregular flan, near black patina, from the Scott Collection; rare; SOLD
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.RL21672. Billon heavy maiorina, Hunter V 36 (also 2nd officina), RIC VIII Lyons 112, LRBC II 211, Bastien MM 154, SRCV V 18792, Cohen VIII 7, gVF, a little grainy, weight 5.491 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 350 - 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Magnentius standing slightly left, bare head left, wearing military garb, long paludamentum hanging behind from shoulders, Victory on globe offering wreath in his right hand, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in left hand, RSLG in exergue; ex Tom Cederlind; SOLD
On 28 September 351, at the Battle of Mursa Major, Constantius II defeated the usurper Magnentius. The battle was one of the bloodiest in Roman military history. During the fighting Marcellinus, a general of Magnentius was killed, but Magnentius himself survived.RL77938. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Amiens 23 (S), Bastien MM 125 (8 spec.), LRBC II 13, SRCV V 18817, Cohen VIII 69, aEF, edge cracks, small areas of porosity, tight flan, mintmark poorly struck, weight 4.031 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 45o, Ambianum (Amiens, France) mint, spring 351 - 18 Aug 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X in four lines, staurogram (rho-cross) above, AMB and crescent in exergue; from the Butte College Foundation, ex Lindgren, ex Frank S. Robinson; scarce; SOLD
On 3 June 350, Iulius Nepotianus proclaimed himself emperor and entered Rome with a group of gladiators. On 30 June, Marcellinus, a trusted general of Magnentius, defeated and killed Nepotian. Nepotian's head was put on a lance and paraded around Rome.SH04515. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 269, LRBC II 53, SRCV V 18798, Cohen VIII 20, Bastien MM -, superb EF+, sharp, bold, fine green patina, fantastic reverse, weight 4.06 g, maximum diameter 22.9 mm, die axis 0o, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed "heavy" bust right, A behind; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Magnentius in military dress galloping right, shield on left arm, spearing a barbarian before horse kneeling left with outstretched hands, shield and broken spear on the ground below horse, TRP in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; rare (R2); SOLD
On 28 September 351, at the Battle of Mursa Major, Constantius II defeated the usurper Magnentius. The battle was one of the bloodiest in Roman military history. During the fighting Marcellinus, a general of Magnentius was killed, but Magnentius himself survived.RL76200. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 136, LRBC II 227, Bastien MM 176, SRCV V 18820, EF, nice portrait, green patina, centered on a tight flan, weight 4.223 g, maximum diameter 19.9 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, spring 351 - 18 Aug 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X, SP below, RPLG in exergue; SOLD
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, weight 5.364 g, maximum diameter 25.7 mm, die axis 135o, 6th officina, Rome mint, 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
"I am the alpha and the omega" is an appellation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation (verses 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). Alpha (A) and omega (Ω) are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This would be similar to referring to someone in English as the "A and Z." Thus, twice when the title appears it is further clarified with the additional title "the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6, 22:13). The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet were used because the Book of Revelation was originally written in Greek. This reverse was meant to incite the Orthodox Christians of the West against the Arian Constantius II, who intended to reclaim the western provinces.RL93377. Bronze reduced double maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 163 (S), LRBC II 238, Bastien MM 215, SRCV V 18785, Cohen VIII 32, VF, tight flan cutting off much of the legends, nice portrait and bold Christogram, weight 3.611 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 180o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, Jan - 18 Aug 353 A.D.; obverse N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, no A behind; reverse SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (the salvation of our noble emperor and caesar), large Christogram (Greek chi-rho Christ monogram), flanked by alpha and omega, LPLG in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection; scarce; SOLD
Strabo wrote, "The Romans possess Lugdunum, founded below a ridge at the confluence of the Arar and the Rhone. It is the most populous of all the other cities except Narbo; for it is a center of commerce, and the Roman emperors strike their silver and gold coinage there." (4.3.2). Mint dates of operation: 15 B.C. - c. 90 A.D., 195 - 196, and c. 254 - 423. Mintmarks: LG, LVGRL91648. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 130, Bastien MM 182, LRBC II 223, Hunter V 43, SRCV V 18820, Cohen VIII 68, Choice EF, much silvering, excellent portrait, well centered and struck, tight flan, small green encrustations, weight 5.291 g, maximum diameter 21.0 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 18 Jan 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X, pellet over SV below, RPLG in exergue; from the Maxwell Hunt Collection; SOLD
Magnentius, 18 January 350 - 10 August 353 A.D., Barbaric Imitative
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.RL04523. Bronze barbarous imitative, Barbaric, superb EF, blue-green patina, sharp and bold, weight 2.170 g, maximum diameter 17.2 mm, die axis 225o, unofficial mint, 350 - c. 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VIC[ ]TCIVCC, two Victories holding shield inscribed with blundered legend, SP below, T R in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
This reverse was meant to incite the Orthodox Christians of the West against the Arian Constantius II, who intended to reclaim the western provinces. -- Coinage and History of the Roman Empire by David L. VagiRL20592. Bronze reduced double maiorina, RIC VIII Amiens 39 (R), Bastien MM 135, LRBC II 19, SRCV V 18778, Hunter V -, gVF, light corrosion, weight 6.396 g, maximum diameter 26.7 mm, die axis 0o, Ambianum (Amiens, France) mint, 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (the salvation of our noble emperor and caesar), large Christogram (chi-rho), flanked by alpha and omega, AMB in exergue; rare; SOLD
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.SH01814. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 218, Bastien MM 494, LRBC II 654, SRCV V 18808, cf. Hunter V 70 (uncertain officina), Cohen VIII -, aEF, nice blue-black patina, weight 4.59 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Rome mint, 30 Jun 350 - spring 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, Γ behind; reverse VICT DD NN AVGG ET CAESS, two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath between them, VOT / V / MVLT / X in four lines inside wreath, star below, RP in exergue; SOLD
"I am the alpha and the omega" is an appellation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation (verses 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). Alpha (A) and omega (Ω) are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This would be similar to referring to someone in English as the "A and Z." Thus, twice when the title appears it is further clarified with the additional title "the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6, 22:13). The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet were used because the Book of Revelation was originally written in Greek.RL03590. Bronze reduced double maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 323, LRBC II 66, Cohen VIII 31, Hunter V 32, SRCV V 18779 (no pellet in ex.), EF, dark patina, tight flan, scratch across face, weight 6.45 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 180o, Treveri (Trier) mint, 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (the salvation of our noble emperor and caesar), large Christogram flanked by A Ω, TRP• in exergue; very scarce; SOLD
On 28 September 351, at the Battle of Mursa Major, Constantius II defeated the usurper Magnentius. The battle was one of the bloodiest in Roman military history. During the fighting Marcellinus, a general of Magnentius was killed, but Magnentius himself survived.RL84442. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 145, LRBC II 231, Bastien MM 194, SRCV V 18821, Cohen VIII 69, Hunter V -, VF, green patina, sharp portrait, some legend unstruck, areas of porosity, weight 4.619 g, maximum diameter 21.8 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, Aug - end 352 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X in four lines, Chi Rho (Christogram) above, SP below, RPLG in exergue; SOLD
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.SH01815. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 216, Bastien MM 489, LRBC II 652, SRCV V 18807, Cohen VIII 41, cf. Hunter V 68 (uncertain officina), aEF, partial flat strike, weight 4.11 g, maximum diameter 21.7 mm, die axis 0o, 4th officina, Rome mint, 30 Jun 350 - spring 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, B behind; reverse VICT DD NN AVGG ET CAESS, two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath between them, VOT / V / MVLT / X in four lines inside wreath, star below, RQ in exergue; SOLD
Strabo wrote, "The Romans possess Lugdunum, founded below a ridge at the confluence of the Arar and the Rhone. It is the most populous of all the other cities except Narbo; for it is a center of commerce, and the Roman emperors strike their silver and gold coinage there." (4.3.2). Dates of operation: 15 B.C. - c. 90 A.D., 195 - 196, and c. 254 - 423. Mintmarks: LG, LVGRT85637. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 126, LRBC II 221, Bastien MM 174, SRCV V 18820, Hunter V 43 var. (pellet above SV), EF, dark toned silvered surfaces, well centered on a tight flan, die wear, tiny edge chip, slightest porosity, weight 5.201 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 18 Jan 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X, SV below, RPLG in exergue; SOLD
"I am the alpha and the omega" is an appellation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation (verses 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). Alpha (A) and omega (Ω) are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This would be similar to referring to someone in English as the "A and Z." Thus, twice when the title appears it is further clarified with the additional title "the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6, 22:13). The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet were used because the Book of Revelation was originally written in Greek.RL04516. Bronze reduced double maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 327 (S), Bastien MM 100, LRBC II 65, Cohen VIII 32, SRCV V 18784, Hunter V 32, EF, weight 4.79 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 180o, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, 352 A.D.; obverse N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (the salvation of our noble emperor and caesar), large Christogram (chi-rho), flanked by alpha and omega, small palm fronds flanking base, TRP in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; rare; SOLD
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 his brother Decentius caesar. Constantius II, fighting the Parthians in Syria, marched his armies west and defeated Magnentius at the Battle of Mursa Major in 351. After a retreat into Gaul and another defeat, Magnentius committed suicide in 353.SH09090. Billon heavy maiorina, Hunter V 33 (also 1st officina), RIC VIII Lyons 112, LRBC II 211, Bastien MM 154, SRCV V 18792, Cohen VIII 7, VF, weight 5.24 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 350 - 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Emperor standing left holding Victory on globe and labarum, RPLG in exergue; long paludamentum hanging behind from shoulders,; SOLD
Magnus Magnentius was proclaimed emperor on 18 January 350 at Autun (Gaul) with support of the army on the Rhine frontier. Constans fled to Spain, where he was assassinated at Castrum Helenae. In the spring 351, Constans' brother Constantius marched West with 60,000 men to remove Magnus Magnentius but it would take more than two years to defeat him.RL93278. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Amiens 16 (R), Bastien MM 117, LRBC II 10, SRCV V 18816, Cohen VIII 68, Hunter V 3 var. (exergue), VF, dark green patina, tight flan cutting off parts of legends, light marks, light earthen deposits, weight 4.368 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 225o, Ambianum (Amiens, France) mint, 30 Jun 350 - spring 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG ET CAESS (victories of our lords, the two emperors and two caesars), two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X, •AMB* in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection; rare; SOLD
The unusual reverse legend, VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR, likely abbreviates Victoria Augusti liberatae Romanorum - Victory of the Emperor, liberator of the Romans.SH63750. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 177, Bastien MM 404, LRBC II 632, SRCV V 1811, Cohen VIII 56, F, weight 5.562 g, maximum diameter 26.2 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Rome mint, 19 Jan - 3 Jun 350 A.D.; obverse IMP CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR (victory of the Emperor, liberator of the Romans), Magnentius in military dress, standing right, left foot on bound seated captive, vexillum with eagle on banner in right, laurel branch in left, RB in exergue; rare; SOLD
On 28 September 351, at Battle of Mursa Major, Constantius II defeated the usurper Magnentius. The battle was one of the bloodiest in Roman military history.RL57020. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 266, Bastien MM 28, LRBC II 51, SRCV V 18791, Cohen VIII 5, VF, well centered, nice portrait, ragged edge, flan crack, weight 7.300 g, maximum diameter 23.8 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, c. 19 Jan - end 350 A.D.; obverse IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Magnentius standing slightly left, bare head left, wearing military garb, Victory on globe offering wreath in his right hand, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) behind in left hand, A right, TRP followed by a crescent in exergue; SOLD
On 3 June 350, Iulius Nepotianus proclaimed himself emperor and entered Rome with a group of gladiators. On 30 June, Marcellinus, a trusted general of Magnentius, defeated and killed Nepotian. Nepotian's head was put on a lance and paraded around Rome.RL72445. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 271, LRBC II 55, Bastien MM 32, SRCV V 18798, Cohen VIII 20, Hunter V 20, Choice VF, well centered and struck, some porosity, marks, weight 6.616 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, 18 Jan 350 - spring 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed "heavy" bust right, A behind; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Magnentius in military dress galloping right, shield on left arm, spearing a barbarian before horse kneeling left with outstretched hands, shield and broken spear on the ground below horse, TRS followed by a crescent in exergue; ex Seaver Collection; SOLD
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.RL112577. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 216, Bastien MM 488, LRBC II 652, SRCV V 18807, Cohen VIII 41, cf. Hunter V 68 (uncertain officina), VF/F, well centered on a tight flan, nice portrait, flow lines, weight 4.806 g, maximum diameter 28.3 mm, die axis 0o, 3rd officina, Rome mint, 351 - 352 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, B left; reverse VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES, two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath between them, VOT / V / MVLT / X in four lines inside wreath, star below, RT in exergue; from the Collection of Dr. Jüregen Buschek; SOLD
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.RL04521. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 216, Bastien MM 488, LRBC II 652, SRCV V 18807, Cohen VIII 41, cf. Hunter V 68 (uncertain officina), EF, nice portrait, light natural toning, weight 5.92 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 0o, 3rd officina, Rome mint, 351 - 352 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, B left; reverse VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES, two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath between them, VOT / V / MVLT / X in four lines inside wreath, star below, RT in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
Constans' cruelty, misrule and homosexuality made himself extremely unpopular. On 18 January 350, the army in Gaul proclaimed Magnentius emperor and Constans was forced to flee to Spain where he was assassinated. Magnentius ruled the Western Roman Empire and was far more tolerant towards Pagans.RL33964. Billon heavy maiorina, Hunter V 36 (also 2nd officina), RIC VIII Lyons 112, LRBC II 211, Bastien MM 154, SRCV V 18792, Cohen VIII 7, VF, weight 4.296 g, maximum diameter 24.0 mm, die axis 180o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 350 - 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Magnentius standing slightly left, bare head left, wearing military garb, long paludamentum hanging behind from shoulders, Victory on globe offering wreath in his right hand, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in his left hand, RSLG in exergue; SOLD
Strabo wrote, "The Romans possess Lugdunum, founded below a ridge at the confluence of the Arar and the Rhone. It is the most populous of all the other cities except Narbo; for it is a center of commerce, and the Roman emperors strike their silver and gold coinage there." (4.3.2). Dates of operation: 15 B.C. - c. 90 A.D., 195 - 196, and c. 254 - 423. Mintmarks: LG, LVGRL93375. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 126, LRBC II 221, Bastien MM 174, SRCV V 18820, Hunter V 43 var. (pellet above SV), EF, choice obverse, tight flan cuts off much of mintmark, attractive brown tone, scattered light porosity, weight 5.021 g, maximum diameter 20.7 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 18 Jan 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X, SV below, RPLG in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection; SOLD
"I am the alpha and the omega" is an appellation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation (verses 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). Alpha (A) and omega (Ω) are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This would be similar to referring to someone in English as the "A and Z." Thus, twice when the title appears it is further clarified with the additional title "the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6, 22:13). The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet were used because the Book of Revelation was originally written in Greek.RL04882. Bronze reduced double maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 320 (without pellet in ex) or 323 (with pellet in ex.), VF, weight 4.86 g, maximum diameter 22.6 mm, die axis 180o, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (the salvation of our noble emperor and caesar), large Christogram flanked by A Ω, TRP(pellet?) in exergue; very scarce; SOLD
In 352, Constantius II invaded northern Italy in pursuit of the usurper Magnus Magnentius, who withdrew with his army to Gaul. Constantius declared an amnesty for Magnentius' soldiers, many of whom deserted to him. By the end of the year Constantius entered Milan. After another defeat in battle, Magnentius committed suicide in 353.RL93376. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Arles 179, Bastien MM 268, LRBC II 437, SRCV V 18824, Cohen VIII 68, Hunter V -, gVF, tight oval flan, uneven strike with small weak areas on edges, tiny deposits, tiny edge cracks, weight 4.424 g, maximum diameter 20.5 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Arelatum (Arles, France) mint, spring 351 - August 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG ET CAE (victories of our lords, the two emperors and two caesars), two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X, E over IS low center, PAR in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection; SOLD
Magnus Magnentius was proclaimed emperor on 18 January 350 at Autun (Gaul) with support of the army on the Rhine frontier. Constans fled to Spain, where he was assassinated at Castrum Helenae. In the spring 351, Constans' brother Constantius marched West with 60,000 men to remove Magnus Magnentius but it would take more than two years to defeat him. In 352, Constantius II invaded northern Italy in pursuit of the usurper Magnus Magnentius, who withdrew with his army to Gaul. Constantius declared an amnesty for Magnentius' soldiers, many of whom deserted to him. By the end of the year Constantius entered Milan.RL87846. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 7 (R), LRBC II 7, Bastien MM 107, SRCV V 18815, Cohen VII 70, VF, brown tone, small crowded flan, edge cracks, uneven strike with weak areas, weight 4.310 g, maximum diameter 24.7 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Ambianum (Amiens, France) mint, 351 - 352 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories flanking and holding wreath resting on column, containing VOT V MVLT X, AMB followed by a branch exergue; rare; SOLD
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.RL04517. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 109 (S), Bastien MM 152, LRBC II 209, SRCV V 18791, Cohen VIII 7, aEF, bold, nice colors, recognizable portrait on reverse!, weight 5.15 g, maximum diameter 22.6 mm, die axis 225o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 350 - 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Magnentius standing facing, bare head left, wearing military garb, long paludamentum hanging behind from shoulders, Victory on globe offering wreath in his right hand, standard with X on ensign in left hand, FPLC in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; scarce; SOLD
The seventh officina produced fewer coins than the other officinas. The rarity suggests that the officina was only active for a short time. Perhaps it was opened towards the end of the issue. Or the activity may have been at the front end of the period. The style of the nose of Magnentius from Rome resembles the 28-day ruler in Rome, Nepotian.RL60684. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 218, VF, weight 3.637 g, maximum diameter 21.4 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 350 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, Γ behind; reverse VICT D D N N AVG ET CAES, two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X, * below, RZ in exergue; rare (RIC R2); SOLD
"I am the alpha and the omega" is an appellation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation (verses 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). Alpha (A) and omega (Ω) are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This would be similar to referring to someone in English as the "A and Z." Thus, twice when the title appears it is further clarified with the additional title "the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6, 22:13). The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet were used because the Book of Revelation was originally written in Greek.RL91540. Bronze reduced double maiorina, cf. RIC VIII Arles 194 (S), Bastien MM 285, LRBC II 447, SRCV V 18781, Hunter V -, aF, a little rough and porous, part of edge ragged with a split, weight 5.717 g, maximum diameter 25.5 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Arelatum (Arles, France) mint, c. 1 Jan - 10 Aug 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (the salvation of our noble emperor and caesar), large Christogram (Chi-Rho, Christ monogram), flanked by A - W (meaning Christ is the alpha and omega, first and last), SAR[•?] in exergue; from the Maxwell Hunt Collection; scarce; SOLD
"AMBIANVM (49°54'N, 2°18'E), the modern city of Amiens in northern France on the Somme River, was originally named Samarobriva, Celtic for "bridge over the Samara" (Somme), and was the principal town of the tribe of the Ambiani. In the early first century a Roman town was built on the south bank at the intersection of four roads. Sometime after 256 its name changed to Civitas Ambianorum or Ambiani. Originally in Gallia Belgica, after 294 it was part of Belgica Secunda. Magnentius opened a mint there in 350, but after his death in 353 Constantius II soon closed it. Almost nothing remains of the Roman city." - Moneta Historical Research by Tom SchroerRL92339. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Amiens 23 (S), Bastien MM 125 (8 spec.), LRBC II 13, SRCV V 18817, Cohen VIII 69, VF, well centered, brown tone, porous, areas of light corrosion, edge split, weight 4.596 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 0o, Ambianum (Amiens, France) mint, spring 351 - 18 Aug 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories standing confronted, together holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X in four lines, staurogram (rho-cross) above, AMB and crescent in exergue; scarce; SOLD
On 3 June 350, Iulius Nepotianus proclaimed himself emperor and entered Rome with a group of gladiators. On 30 June, Marcellinus, a trusted general of Magnentius, defeated and killed Nepotian. Nepotian's head was put on a lance and paraded around Rome.RL84368. Billon heavy maiorina, Hunter V 51 (also 2nd officina), RIC VIII Arles 150, LRBC II 421, SRCV V 18800, Cohen VIII 20, VF, rough surfaces from light corrosion, tight flan, weight 5.061 g, maximum diameter 22.9 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Arletum (Arles, France) mint, 19 Jan 350 - 18 Aug 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Magnentius on horse galloping right, wearing military dress, not holding shield, spearing a barbarian on right before horse who is kneeling left with outstretched hands, shield and broken spear on the ground below horse, star upper right, SAR in exergue; SOLD
When the army grew dissatisfied with the Emperor Constans, the soldiers elevated Magnentius to the purple at Augustodunum (Autun) on 18 January 350. Constans was hunting near the Pyrenees away from his forces when he heard the news, he took sanctuary in a temple at Castrum Helenae in Hispania. Magnentius sent a few of his men who tracked him down, breached the temple, and murdered him. Magnentius quickly attracted the loyalty of the provinces in Britannia, Gaul, and Hispania, in part because he proved to be far more tolerant towards Pagans. His control of Italia and Africa was secured through the election of his men to the most important offices.RL57057. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 267 (R), Bastien MM 30, SRCV V 18791, Cohen VIII 5, LRBC II -, gVF, well centered, mintmark weak, weight 4.918 g, maximum diameter 22.0 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, c. 18 Jan - end 350 A.D.; obverse IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, bare-headed and draped bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Magnentius standing slightly left, bare head left, wearing military garb, Victory on globe offering wreath in his right hand, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) behind in left hand, A right, TRS followed by pellet with crescent with horns upward in exergue; rare; SOLD
Constantius II, 22 May 337 - 3 November 361 A.D.
This type was struck at Rome for Constantius II by the usurpers Magnentius and Nepotian.RL66196. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Rome 195 and 198, LRBC II 637, SRCV V 18201, Cohen VIII 140, aVF, rough, weight 4.093 g, maximum diameter 24.6 mm, die axis 180o, 3rd officina, Rome mint, c. May - Jun 351 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding globe in right, A behind; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Emperor in military dress galloping right, spearing a barbarian before horse wearing a pointed cap and kneeling left with extended arms, shield and broken spear on the ground below the horse, star upper right, RT in exergue; very scarce; SOLD
Strabo wrote, "The Romans possess Lugdunum, founded below a ridge at the confluence of the Arar and the Rhone. It is the most populous of all the other cities except Narbo; for it is a center of commerce, and the Roman emperors strike their silver and gold coinage there." (4.3.2). Dates of operation: 15 B.C. - c. 90 A.D., 195 - 196, and c. 254 - 423. Mintmarks: LG, LVGRL84365. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 126, LRBC II 221, Bastien MM 174, SRCV V 18820, Hunter V 43 var. (pellet above SV), gVF, sharp portrait, nice green patina, small areas of corrosion, edge cracks, weight 3.400 g, maximum diameter 21.8 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 18 Jan 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X, SV below, RPLG in exergue; SOLD
Strabo wrote, "The Romans possess Lugdunum, founded below a ridge at the confluence of the Arar and the Rhone. It is the most populous of all the other cities except Narbo; for it is a center of commerce, and the Roman emperors strike their silver and gold coinage there." (4.3.2). Dates of operation: 15 B.C. - c. 90 A.D., 195 - 196, and c. 254 - 423. Mintmarks: LG, LVGRL93374. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 126, LRBC II 221, Bastien MM 174, SRCV V 18820, Hunter V 43 var. (pellet above SV), VF, well centered on a tight flan, brown tone, porous, weight 5.007 g, maximum diameter 22.6 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 18 Jan 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X, SV below, RPLG in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection; SOLD
"AMBIANVM (49°54'N, 2°18'E), the modern city of Amiens in northern France on the Somme River, was originally named Samarobriva, Celtic for "bridge over the Samara" (Somme), and was the principal town of the tribe of the Ambiani. In the early first century a Roman town was built on the south bank at the intersection of four roads. Sometime after 256 its name changed to Civitas Ambianorum or Ambiani. Originally in Gallia Belgica, after 294 it was part of Belgica Secunda. Magnentius opened a mint there in 350, but after his death in 353 Constantius II soon closed it. Almost nothing remains of the Roman city." - Moneta Historical Research by Tom SchroerRL02157. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Amiens 4, Bastien MM 104, LRBC II 4, SRCV V 18797, Cohen VIII 20, Hunter V 1 var. (barbarian under horse), gVF, green patina, light corrosion, weight 5.18 g, maximum diameter 22.2 mm, die axis 180o, Ambianum (Amiens, France) mint, 18 Jan 350 - 351 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 on horseback right, holding shield and spearing barbarian, barbarian kneeling before horse, broken spear and shield below horse, AMB followed by palm frond in exergue; scarce; SOLD
On 28 September 351, at Battle of Mursa Major, Constantius II defeated the usurper Magnentius. The battle was one of the bloodiest in Roman military history.RL72446. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Trier 264, LRBC II 50, SRCV V 18791, Cohen VIII 5, VF, well centered, corrosion, encrustations, flan cracks, weight 5.112 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, 19 Jan 350 - 18 Aug 353; obverse IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE, Magnentius standing slightly left, head left, Victory on globe in right hand, labarum (chi rho Christogram standard) in left, A right, TRP in exergue; SOLD
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.RL91658. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 109 (S), Bastien MM 152, LRBC II 209, SRCV V 18792, Cohen VIII 7, gF/aF, well centered, nice dark patina, light marks, closed flan crack, weight 5.759 g, maximum diameter 22.6 mm, die axis 0o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, c. 18 Jan - end 350 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Magnentius standing slightly left, bare head left, wearing military garb, long paludamentum hanging behind from shoulders, Victory on globe offering wreath in his right hand, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in left hand, FPLG in exergue; from the Maxwell Hunt Collection; scarce; SOLD
Germanic Tribes, Pseudo-Imperial Coinage, Mid 4th - Early 5th Century A.D.
This type was minted by and used as currency by tribes outside the Roman Empire. It copied a Roman type issued by the usurper Magnentius. The style is fairly close to the Roman prototype but the obverse legend and mintmark are blundered and it weighs much less than the Roman prototype.RB91846. Bronze AE 19, for prototype cf. RIC VII Trier 269 (Roman, Magnentius, Trier mint, usurper in Gaul, 350 - 353 A.D.), VF, tight flan, reverse flan flaws, weight 2.688 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, die axis 180o, tribal mint, 350 - mid 5th century A.D.; obverse MAGNEN-TIVS AVGV (or similar), bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnentius right; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Magnentius in military dress galloping right, shield on left arm, spearing a barbarian before horse, shield and broken spear on the ground below horse, TR in exergue; SOLD
Magnenetius or Decentius, Barbaric Imitative, c. 350 - 360 A.D.
In a religious context, votum, plural vota, is a vow or promise made to a deity. The word comes from the past participle of voveo, vovere; as the result of the verbal action "vow, promise", it may refer also to the fulfillment of this vow, that is, the thing promised. The votum is thus an aspect of the contractual nature of Roman religion, a bargaining expressed by do ut des, "I give that you might give."RL08155. Bronze barbarous imitative, barbaric imitative, aEF, weight 3.36 g, maximum diameter 20.0 mm, die axis 0o, unofficial mint, obverse [ ] IVS P F AVG, bare head right; reverse VICTORIA [ ], two Victories holding wreath containing VOT V [ ]; SOLD
"I am the alpha and the omega" is an appellation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation (verses 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). Alpha (A) and omega (Ω) are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This would be similar to referring to someone in English as the "A and Z." Thus, twice when the title appears it is further clarified with the additional title "the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6, 22:13). The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet were used because the Book of Revelation was originally written in Greek.RL18874. Bronze reduced double maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 170 var. (2nd officina listed only for Decentius), F/VF, weight 4.924 g, maximum diameter 21.1 mm, die axis 0o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 353 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (the salvation of our noble emperor and caesar), large Christogram flanked by A - Ω, S - * above ex, FSLG in exergue; scarce; SOLD
In 352, Constantius II invaded northern Italy in pursuit of the usurper Magnus Magnentius, who withdrew with his army to Gaul. Constantius declared an amnesty for Magnentius' soldiers, many of whom deserted to him. By the end of the year Constantius entered Milan.RL33076. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Arles 184 (S), Bastien MM 272, Depeyrot Arles 111/1, LRBC II 441, SRCV V 18823, Cohen VIII 69, VF, weight 3.556 g, maximum diameter 21.9 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Arelatum (Arles, France) mint, c. 352 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG ET CAESS (victories of our lords, the two emperors and two caesars), two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X, Christogram (Greek chi-rho Christ monogram) above center, I below center, PAR in exergue; scarce; SOLD
Magnus Magnentius was proclaimed emperor on 18 January 350 at Autun (Gaul) with support of the army on the Rhine frontier. Constans fled to Spain, where he was assassinated at Castrum Helenae. In the spring 351, Constans' brother Constantius marched West with 60,000 men to remove Magnus Magnentius but it would take more than two years to defeat him.RL66510. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII Trier 310, aVF, weight 1.900 g, maximum diameter 16.1 mm, die axis 225o, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, late 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories standing holding shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X, TRP in exergue; rare (R2); SOLD
RIC lists this type as common but we have never handled another example and did not find even a single specimen online. There is a coin listed as the type on Coin Archives but it is misattributed and actually RIC 162 (star above wreath reverse upper right). We believe it is rare.RL70692. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Aquileia 161, Paolucci-Zub 560 (R), LRBC II 904, SRCV V 18802, aVF, rough, weight 4.245 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Aquileia (Italy) mint, 18 Jan 350 - spring 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), Magnentius riding right, spearing enemy, shield and broken spear on the ground below horse, wreath above star upper right, AQS between two palm fronds in exergue; from the Butte College Foundation, ex Lindgren; rare; SOLD
RL28690. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Lyons 133, LRBC II 225, Bastien MM 186, SRCV V 18820, VF, weight 4.900 g, maximum diameter 20.8 mm, die axis 165o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE (victories of our lords, Emperor and Caesar), two Victories holding wreath containing VOT V MVLT X, * / SV below, RPLG in exergue; SOLD
Constans' cruelty, misrule and homosexuality made himself extremely unpopular. On 18 January 350, the army in Gaul proclaimed Magnentius emperor and Constans was forced to flee to Spain where he was assassinated. Magnentius ruled the Western Roman Empire and was far more tolerant towards Pagans.RL57946. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Arles 137 (S), Bastien MM 231, LRBC II 416, SRCV V 18794, Cohen VIII 7, VF, traces of silvering, centered on a tight flan, weight 4.449 g, maximum diameter 22.2 mm, die axis 195o, 2nd officina, Arelatum (Arles, France) mint, c. 18 Jan - end 350 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FELICITAS REIPVBLICE (the good fortune of the Republic), Magnentius standing left half left, bare head left, wearing military garb, long paludamentum hanging behind from shoulders, Victory on globe offering wreath in his right hand, vexillum with pellet in annulet design on ensign in left hand, SAR in exergue; scarce; SOLD
In 352, Constantius II invaded northern Italy in pursuit of the usurper Magnus Magnentius, who withdrew with his army to Gaul. Constantius declared an amnesty for Magnentius' soldiers, many of whom deserted to him. By the end of the year Constantius entered Milan.RL73207. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Arles 184 (S), Bastien MM 272, Depeyrot Arles 111/1, LRBC II 441, SRCV V 18823, Cohen VIII 69, aVF, nice portrait, under-size flan, weight 3.559 g, maximum diameter 19.6 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Arelatum (Arles, France) mint, c. 352 A.D.; obverse D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind; reverse VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG ET CAESS (victories of our lords, the two emperors and two caesars), two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X, Christogram (Greek chi-rho Christ monogram) above center, I below center, PAR in exergue; scarce; SOLD
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