Magnentius
350–353 AD
Magnentius seized power in AD 350 after a military revolt in Gaul, presenting himself as a restorer of stability and traditional Roman values. His regime gained wide support in the western provinces, but he faced immediate opposition from Constantius II in the East. Magnentius issued distinctive coinage, including the famous Christogram type, reflecting both political messaging and Christian symbolism. After a series of defeats culminating at Mursa and Mons Seleucus, his support collapsed. He took his own life in AD 353, ending one of the last major western usurpations of the 4th century.
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Ambianum mint (Amiens, France)
WRB 9558 — Æ (23mm)
Æ (23mm). SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, large Christogram. A/W in field, mintmark AMB (Amiens).
£75.00
WRB 10013 — Æ (22mm)
Æ (22mm). DN MAGNEN‑TIVS PF AVG, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind. ® VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, two Victories holding wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X. Mintmark AMB (Amiens). RIC VIII, 5 (scarce).
£75.00
Lugdunum mint (Lyons, France)
WRB 10533 — Æ (20mm)
Æ (20mm). DN MAGNEN‑TIVS PF AVG, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust right, H behind. ® VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, two Victories with wreath VOT / V / MVLT / X, SV below. Mintmark RSLG (Lyons). Early barbarous style.
£65.00
Treveri mint (Trier, Germany)
WRB 8048 — Æ 2 (21mm)
Æ 2 (21mm). DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind. ® GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor on horseback spearing kneeling barbarian. Mintmark TRP (Trier). Attractive green patina. Same dies as WRB 8049.
£70.00
WRB 8049 — Æ 2 (21mm)
Æ 2 (21mm). DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind. ® GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor on horseback spearing kneeling barbarian. Mintmark TRP (Trier). Attractive green patina. Same dies as WRB 8048.
£70.00
WRB 8884 — Æ 2 (21mm)
Æ 2 (21mm). FELICITAS REIPVBLICE, Magnentius standing left holding Victory and labarum. A in right field, mintmark TRS (Trier). Attractive green patina.
£30.00
