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Magnentius. A.D. 350-353. Bronze Double Centenionalis (10.13g). Ambianum (Amiens) mint. Struck A.D. 353. D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG, bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnentius right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, large Christogram; A-omega across fields; AMB in exergue. RIC VIII 34. Rare, especially in this exceptional state of preservation. Wonderfully detailed and well centred on a huge, broad and weighty flan, with deep brown-green patina and excellent eye appeal. Light pitting on the obverse, otherwise an amazing coin that appears to be among the finest known examples of the type.

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Lotto n. 10378
ROMAN. Magnentius. A.D. 350-353. Bronze Double Centenionalis (10.13g). Ambianum (Amiens) mint. Struck A.D. 353. D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG, bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnentius right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, large Christogram; A-omega across fields; AMB in exergue. RIC VIII 34. Rare, especially in this exceptional state of preservation. Wonderfully detailed and well centred on a huge, broad and weighty flan, with deep brown-green patina and excellent eye appeal. Light pitting on the obverse, otherwise an amazing coin that appears to be among the finest known examples of the type.

Estimate: AUD 500