The Roman Imperial. Magnentius, AD 350-353. Æ Follis (5.30 g), unknown mint.
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Description
Obv. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnentius to right; behind bust, A.
Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM. Magnentius on horseback to right, holding shield in his left hand and thrusting spear at barbarian kneeling to left with outstretched arms in front of horse; below horse, broken spear and shield.
Cfr. RIC 271 (unreadable mintmark)
Very Fine condition, dark brown patina.