Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => COTD => Topic started by: Victor on March 24, 2025, 08:58:18 AM

Title: Magnentius RENOBATIO VRBIS ROME from Rome
Post by: Victor on March 24, 2025, 08:58:18 AM

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

Title: Re: Magnentius RENOBATIO VRBIS ROME from Rome
Post by: Victor on March 27, 2025, 06:57:22 PM

the unslabbing...normally I don't hold the slabs while breaking them open, so it looks awkward and unsafe-- because it kind of was  ::)

I just realized I don't have an upload for video...but I attached the file if anyone wants to see.





 

https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6971507-003/NGCAncients/

Title: Re: Magnentius RENOBATIO VRBIS ROME from Rome
Post by: Victor on April 27, 2025, 12:59:17 PM

attachments are working after the update

 

Title: Re: Magnentius RENOBATIO VRBIS ROME from Rome
Post by: Joshmaggosh on April 27, 2025, 04:56:46 PM

It seems like this seller was selling off a hoard that was slabbed. The coins had the same patina/encrustations and most were from around or just after the revolt of Nepotian. ...in fact one of the coins was a Nepotianus that sold for $575. I considered dropping a bid on it. It had a really nice obverse but the reverse was pretty rough. Here's the coin I bought from the bunch.