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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1977.216.3445.88
People
Magnentius, Roman (r. 350 - 353 CE)
Title
Coin (AE2) of Magnentius
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
351-353
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Arelate (Gaul)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/181703

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.43 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: GLORIA ROMANORUM

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Bastien 244; RIC VIII 151, p. 214

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912
Accession Year
1977
Object Number
1977.216.3445.88
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Magnentius r., draped, cuirassed, and bareheaded; A behind.
Reverse: Emperor on horseback r., spearing falling enemy; shield below horse; star in field to r.; in exergue, SAR.

Verification Level

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