Category Archives: Magnentius

Magnentius Centenionalis/AE 2, Emperor (of the West) AD 350-353, Van Meter 24, 22 mm, Obverse: bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Magnentius facing right, DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Reverse: Two Victories standing facing each other holding a shield (I’ve also seen this described as a wreath, which it looks more like!) inscribed VOT V MVLT X. And around: VICT DD NN (Christogram:Chi-Ro) AVG ET CAES, lovely light green/brown and sandy/desert patina make a very pretty contrast on this coin, wonderful and detailed portrait of Magnentius, very detailed Victories and devices, a superb little Chi-Ro at the very top, full and clear legends on both sides, graded EF/EF by the numismatist/dealer from whom I purchased it, a lovely coin and the Chi-Ro and reverse legend make this a scarcer variety for Magnentius, Asking price: $132 includes priority shipping and insurance

23mm, 5.2 gms, RIC 41 Amiens mint (listed as scarce), AD 350-353, Obverse: bust of Magnentius facing right, DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Reverse: Christogram (Chi Ro) flanked by Alpha and Omega, SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, legends worn as shown, graded EF/VF by the numismatist/dealer from whom I purchased the coin, very nice portrait of Magnentius, an impressive Chi Ro, a very nice centenionalis, Asking price: $160 includes priority mail and insurance