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RIC VIII Lugdunum 151

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Lugdunum 151. Denomination: Large AE2. Authority: Magnentius. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust, with the legend D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, with the legend VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VIII Rome 214, RIC VIII Rome 219.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Magnus Magnentius was a Roman general of Germanic descent who had served in Gaul. On 18 January 350, the army acclaimed him Augustus to replace the unpopular emperor Constans. After quickly killing Constans, Magnentius secured control of most of the Western Empire. However, Constantius II refused to recognise his legitimacy, triggering three years of civil war that lasted until Magnentius suffered defeat and killed himself on 10 August 353.

Struck at Lugdunum, this bronze and billon issue forms part of the Western coinage produced under Magnentius's authority. Lacking dynastic ties to Constantine the Great, much of his brief reign was devoted to asserting his legitimacy and seeking popular support. The coin bears the obverse title "D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG" and features a reverse inscription "VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES" accompanying two Victories holding a wreath marked with vows.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
Large AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Magnentius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X
Obverse legend
D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Lugdunum 151
Denomination and metal
Large AE2, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Rome 214

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Rome 219

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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