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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1974.27.202
People
Magnentius, Roman (r. 350 - 353 CE)
Title
Coin of Magnentius
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
351-353
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Lugdunum (Gaul)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/179328

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.53 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC VIII 138, p.187; Bastien 180.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, A Gift to the Museum from Arthur W. Arundel through the Harvard Fund Council, Class of 1951
Accession Year
1974
Object Number
1974.27.202
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Magnentius r.; draped, cuirassed, bareheaded; A behind.
Reverse: Two Victories standing, holding wreathed inscription VOT V MVLTA X; SP below; RPLG in exergue.

Verification Level

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