ORC7593 Magnentius, UNPUBLISHED 1/2 centen, VF
$14.50
Nov-03-00

   ORC7593 Magnentius, unpublished 1/2 cent, VF

     Magnentius, Æ 1/2 centenionalis, (1.71g) late 351 AD, D N M. . .
     G Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind. / . . .
     NN AVG ET. . . Two Victories standing either side of shield
     marked VOT V MVLT X. cf. RIC310. VF, dark green patina, forehead
     not struck.

     A puzzling piece, struck at under 1/2 the typical centenionalis
     weight, on a short flan, with centenionalis dies typical of
     Trier. Centenionalis struck with double-centenionalis dies are
     fairly common. RIC notes, It is doubtful whether 310 or 311 are
     regular issues. This example seems fairly regular though with the
     wrong size dies.