This coin tells a bit about the problems of the year 350. It was a type minted by Magnentius who struck some in the name of Constantius II , as he wanted to secure recognition from him. This type was only struck in Rome. Nepotian also issued this type (according to RIC, a bit more crude though) for Constantius during his short seizure of Rome and then when Magnentius was restored, the type was continued, but on a reduced module.
When assigning RIC numbers to these, it is a bit arbitrary since the biggest difference between the issues is size, and there is overlap, i.e. Second series first group (Magnentius) RIC 195- 197 dia. 25- 26mm, second group (Nepotian) RIC 198- 200 dia. 23- 25mm, third group (Magnentius) RIC 204- 205 dia. 22- 24mm
Constantius II
A.D. 350
24mm 4.5gm
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, laureate and rosette diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, holding globe. A behind bust.
GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor in military dress, shield on left arm, galloping right, spearing barbarian with outstretched arms kneeling left in front of the horse, shield and broken spear beneath horse. In field to right, star.
In exergue RB
RIC VIII Rome 196/199
