v25_0467 - MAGNENTIUS Maiorina, (MB, Æ 2)
MONNAIES 25 (2006)
Starting price : 175.00 €
Estimate : 300.00 €
unsold lot
Starting price : 175.00 €
Estimate : 300.00 €
unsold lot
Type : Maiorina, (MB, Æ 2)
Date: 05-08/350
Mint name / Town : Roma
Metal : copper
Diameter : 25 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 5,07 g.
Rarity : UNIQUE
Officine: 6e
Emission: 3e
Coments on the condition:
Flan très large et ovale avec un portrait très large. Joli revers, légèrement stylisé. Patine vert superficielle
Catalogue references :
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 : GLORIA ROMANORVM/ *// RS.
Reverse description : L'empereur à cheval à droite, vêtu militairement, tenant une haste transversale de la main droite et un bouclier de la gauche, terrassant un ennemi placé devant lui ; des armes brisées sous le cheval.
Reverse translation : “Gloria Romanorum”, (La gloire des Romains).
Commentary
Sur cet exemplaire, l’ennemi est tête nue.
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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