Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ (20mm, 4.24 g, 3h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Lugdunum (Lyon mint), struck May-August AD 350. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 573
Lot: 759.
Closing Date: Oct 23 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ (20mm, 4.24 g, 3h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Lugdunum (Lyon mint), struck May-August AD 350. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A behind / Magnentius on horseback, galloping right, holding shield and thrusting spear at enemy to right, kneeling left, with outstretched arms in front of horse; below, shield and broken spear; (upturned crescent)RS(retrograde)LG. Cf. RIC VIII 117 (all references for official issue); cf. Lyon 146; cf. Bastien 165. Dark brown patina with some green deposits, somewhat off center. Good VF. A well-executed imitation.


Closing Date and Time: 23 October 2024 at 14:12:40 ET.

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