Magnentius, 350-353 A.D.

Magnentius, 350-353 A.D.

AR Reduced Miliarense(formerly siliqua), 3.50g. 20 mm. Trier, c.350 A.D. IMP CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Magnentius to right. Rv. VIRTVS EXERCITI. Soldier standing to right holding spear and shield; TR in exergue. RIC 305. Bastien 160,18. Fine old collection toning, an exceptionally sharp strike, and none of the usual cracking and damage.

Provenance/Pedigrees

Ex: NFA, West Hollywood, Auction XVIII, April 1, 1987, lot 579.
Ex: Tkalec and Rauch, Zurich, Auction, November 16, 1987, lot 502.

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Extremely Fine $7,500.

Magentius, 350-353 A.D.

AE Follis or Maiorina, 5.29g. 22mm. Trier mint.  IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG. Draped and cuirassed bust of Magnentius to right.  Rev. FELICITAS REIPVBLICAE; A in field to right; TRP in exergue.   Emperor standing to left holding Victory and labarum emblazoned with a Christogram. RIC VIII,264. Bastien 24. Attractive brown patina and nearly as struck. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Mülller, Solingen, Auction 117, 2016, lot 559.

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Extremely Fine $750.