v24_0741 - MAGNENTIUS Maiorina incuse
MONNAIES 24 (2005)
Starting price : 145.00 €
Estimate : 300.00 €
Realised price : 145.00 €
Starting price : 145.00 €
Estimate : 300.00 €
Realised price : 145.00 €
Type : Maiorina incuse
Date: n.d.
Metal : copper
Diameter : 24 mm
Weight : 4,46 g.
Coments on the condition:
Flan large ovale et légèrement irrégulier. Très beau portrait avec une patine verte superficielle
Obverse
Obverse legend : D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG /A|-.
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 : INCUS.
Commentary
Rare cas de frappe incuse pour Magnence. Les frappes incuses se rencontrent difficilement au IVe siècle. .
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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