Reece Period attributed: Period 18
Member of the House of Constantine dynasty.
Coins for this issuer were issued from 350 until 353.
Flavius Magnus Magnentius was of barbarian origin and joined Roman army. He was a general under Constans but in 350 rebelled and had himself proclaimed emperor. After Constans died, he was recognized by many of the Western provinces and wanted to take over the whole empire. He led his army against Constantius II but was defeated at Mursa in 351. After further losses, his soldiers deserted him, and Magnentius committed suicide in 353.
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Record: OXON-A1B2F4
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A fragment from a Roman copper-a…
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Record: NARC-AB39C7
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A complete copper alloy Nummus of Mag…
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Record: IOW-7B9E55
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnen…
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Record: LEIC-EB8B6F
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius&…
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