Magnentius. 350-353 AD. AE Centenionalis (2.40g, 19mm). A contemporary imitation of an issue from Treveri. Struck after 350 AD. Cf. RIC 271

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Magnentius. 350-353 AD. AE Centenionalis (2.40g, 19mm). A contemporary imitation of an issue from Treveri. Struck after 350 AD. Obv.: [DN MAGNEN]TIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust to right; A behind. Rev.: GLORIA RO[MANORVM], emperor on horseback galloping to right, holding shield and thrusting spear downwards at enemy kneeling with arms outstretched before him, shield and broken spear beneath horse; TRP-crescent in exergue. RIC 271 (for prototype). Off centre, VF.