v13_1323 - MAGNENTIUS Double maiorina
MONNAIES 13 (2001)
Starting price : 137.20 €
Estimate : 274.41 €
unsold lot
Starting price : 137.20 €
Estimate : 274.41 €
unsold lot
Type : Double maiorina
Date: 353
Mint name / Town : Belgique, Amiens
Metal : copper
Diameter : 25,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 5,58 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Beau portrait. Exemplaire sur un flan large et irrégulier. Jolie patine vert d’eau. Faiblesse de frappe, au droit en particulier
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : DN MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG.
Obverse description : Buste tête nue, drapé et cuirassé de Magnence à droite, vu de trois quarts en avant (A°).
Obverse translation : “Dominus Noster Magnentius Pius Felix Augustus”, (Notre seigneur Magnence pieux heureux auguste).
Reverse
Reverse legend : SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES// AMB..
Reverse description : Grand chrisme accosté de l'alpha et de l'oméga.
Reverse translation : "Salus Dominorum Nostrorum Augustus et Cæsar" (le salut de nos seigneurs auguste et césar).
Commentary
Poids léger.
Historical background
MAGNENTIUS
(01/18/350-08/10/353)
Magnentius was proclaimed on January 18, 350 thanks to his speed and significant diplomatic activity which allowed him to seize Brittany, Gaul, Italy and part of the Balkans. However, he failed to gain recognition from Constantius II. Magnentius suffered a severe defeat at Mursa in September 351. Forced to retreat, he lost Italy the following year before seeing Gaul invaded by the generals of Constance. Beaten at Mount Seleucus near Gap, he committed suicide in Lyon on August 10, 353.
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