I just won this rare type for Magnentius. The reverse legend translates as “Renewal/rebirth of the city of Rome” in reference to the defeat of Nepotian; which is funny, since Nepotian issued this type first when he very briefly took control of the city from Magnentius. I will be cracking it out of the slab ASAP.
It was interesting that the auction made no reference to this being such a rare type; the title was merely--
"Magnentius, AD 350-353 ROMAN EMPIRE AE2 (BI Centenionalis) Copper Coin NGC CH VF"
I guess that the seller had no idea how rare of a coin it was.
Magnentius
A.D. 350
21x23 5.0g
D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind bust.
RENOBATIO VRBIS ROME; Roma helmeted std. l. on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear, beside her, a shield.
In ex. R P
RIC VIII Rome 207
