Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ (21mm, 3.43 g, 3h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 2nd officina, circa May-August AD 350. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 690. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ (21mm, 3.43 g, 3h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 2nd officina, circa May-August AD 350. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A to left / Magnentius on horseback, galloping right, thrusting spear at fallen horseman to right, kneeling left, with outstretched arms in front of horse; below, shield and broken spear; RSLG. Cf. RIC VIII 115 (for official issue); cf. Lyon 142 (same); cf. Bastien 161 (same); cf. SCBC 750 (for British contemporary imitation series). Dark brown-green and earthen patina, cleaning/smoothing scratches. Near VF. Overstruck on a Fel Temp Repatrio issue of Constans.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 13:49:40 ET.

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