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Magnentius

Flavius Magnus Magnentius

Dynasty: Family of Valentinian

Augustus (AD 350-353)

Magnentius revolted against Constans in AD 350. He received tentative recognition from the eastern emperor Constantius II who, as Constans brother, was really preparing himself for revenge. In 353 the armies met and Constantius II was the victor. Magnentius was killed. His wife, Justina, later married the future emperor Valentinian

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Magnentius

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Coins of Magnentius currently available

Coin image Magnentius
Bronze AE3 issued AD 350/351
Obv: DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, A behind
Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM, (TRS in ex.), Emperor on horseback spearing kneeling barbarian
About Very Fine   |   AUD $120.00
Coin image Magnentius
Bronze AE2 issued AD 350-353
Obv: DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM, (AMB in ex.), Emperor on horse right spearing barbarian
Very Fine   |   AUD $120.00
Coin image Magnentius
Bronze AE3 issued AD 350
Obv: IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, Bare-headed, draped bust facing right
Rev: FELICITAS REIPVBLICE, (TRP in ex.), Emperor in military attire, standing left holding Victory on globe and labarum, A in right field
Nearly Extremely Fine   |   AUD $360.00
Coin image Magnentius
Bronze AE2 issued AD 351/352
Obv: DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Bare-headed, draped bust facing right, A behind
Rev: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES, (TRP in ex.), Two Victories standing facing holding wreath inscribed VOT V MVLT X
Good Very Fine   |   AUD $100.00
Coin image Magnentius
Bronze AE3 issued AD 351/352
Obv: DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Bare-headed, draped bust facing right
Rev: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, (RPLG in ex.), Two Victories standing facing holding wreath inscribed VOT V MVLT X between, SP below
Nice Very Fine   |   AUD $90.00