Roman Empire, Magnentius, 350-353, Solidus, Treveri

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Roman Empire. Magnentius, 350-353. Solidus, Treveri. Gold 4.46 g.; 23.7 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right. Obverse caption: IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG //
Reverse: Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; supporting between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supports it above Libertas' right hand. Reverse caption: VICTORIA•AVG•LIB•ROMANOR // TR

RIC: VIII 247.

Superb specimen, struck on a wide flan and very slightly bent. The strike, very well centered, allows to admire the whole of the types to the obverse as to the reverse. Striking portrait, the hair is particularly well preserved almost without any flats. Almost uncirculated AU 55-58

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