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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;furryfrog02, post: 8065217, member: 41219&quot;]One of my last purchases of 2021 arrived today, fresh from [USER=42773]@John Anthony[/USER] &#039;s JAZ Auction last week. I&#039;ve been wanting an example of Magnentius ever since I first laid eyes on his big goofy head several years ago. Finally, after many attempts, I managed to snag this one and I couldn&#039;t be happier. </p><p><br /></p><p>This coin checks off two boxes for me: A big goofy head of Magnentius and a reverse featuring some beautiful Victories. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1398222[/ATTACH]</p><p>Magnentius</p><p>Centenionalis</p><p>350-353 AD</p><p>Rome</p><p>Obverse:&nbsp; DN MAGNEN-TIVS PF AVG, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right, Γ behind bust Reverse: VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES, Two Victories, standing facing each other, holding shield inscribed VOT-V-MVLT-X between them. No supporting column. Star in centre</p><p>Mintmark RP</p><p><br /></p><p>Magnentius did pretty well for himself as the commander of the Imperial Guards under Constans, as was proven when Constans&#039; dissatisfied troops proclaimed him Emperor on 18 January 350. He was fairly tolerant to both Pagan and Christians which garnered him support in Britannia, Hispania, and Gaul.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1398224[/ATTACH] </p><p>Constans</p><p>AE3</p><p>347-348 AD</p><p>Obverse: CONSTANS-PF AVG, rosette diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right&nbsp; VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, Two Victories facing each other, each holding wreaths and palm branches. </p><p>Mintmark: SMTSB. Palm branch upright in centre</p><p><br /></p><p>Things started to fall apart in 351 when he marched east to confront the forces of Constantius II, Constans&#039; brother. After his army&#039;s defeat at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mursa_Major" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mursa_Major" rel="nofollow">The Battle of Mursa Major</a>, one of the bloodiest in Roman history, he was forced to retreat back to Gaul. Shortly after, Italy kicked out his garrisons and joined Constantius II. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1398225[/ATTACH] </p><p>Constantius II</p><p>AE follis</p><p>347-348 AD</p><p>Obverse: CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right </p><p>Reverse:&nbsp; VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, two Victories facing each other holding wreaths. Mintmark: dot ASIS dot</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, in August 353, after the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mons_Seleucus" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mons_Seleucus" rel="nofollow">The Battle of Mons Seleucus</a>, Magnentius committed suicide by falling on his sword.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for reading and looking at my coins <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Please feel free to add whatever you feel may be relevant![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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