RIC VIII Amiens 3, Large AE2, Bronze, struck at Ambianum, 350–353 AD. Obverse: bust of magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; a behind bust. Reverse: magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian kneeling below horse with outstretched arms with right hand and holding shield on left arm; below horse, shield and broken spear. Weight about 4.2 g, diameter 20.0 mm.
obverse
Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust
D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG
reverse
Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing barbarian kneeling below horse with outstretched arms with right hand and holding shield on left arm; below horse, shield and broken spear
GLORIA ROMANORVM
specimens (4)
British Museum
5.46g
British Museum (RIC VIII)
Portable Antiquities Scheme
3.17g
⌀20.0
Portable Antiquities Scheme
4.00g
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