About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Magnentius, facing right.
On the back, Magnentius is shown standing, holding a globe.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Coin Portraying Emperor Magnentius
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 350 CE–351 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IM CAS MAGENTIVS AVG Reverse: FELICITAS REIPVBLICC
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1343
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10185/manifest.json