

Magnentius (350-353). AE 22 mm, Arelate mint, 350-351 AD. Obv. DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A behind. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM. Emperor on horseback right, spearing captive; broken spear and shield below horse, star to upper right; in exergue, SAR. RIC VIII 150; Bastien 240/3; LRBC 421. 5.88 g. 22.00 mm. An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies. Lovely emerald green patina. Earthen deposits, otherwise. EF.