Magnentius (AD 350–353) Roman Empire BI Centenionalis NGC VF

Magnentius — Usurper in the House of Constantine

This billon centenionalis represents Magnentius, the commander who seized western imperial power in AD 350.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Magnentius
• Reign and issue period: AD 350–353
• Empire/region: Western Roman Empire
• Denomination: Centenionalis
• Metal: BI (billon or silvered copper alloy)
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 20–25
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Magnentius — Civil War Against Constantius II

Magnentius was proclaimed emperor by troops in Gaul and overthrew Constans, son of Constantine I. He secured much of the western empire but faced the surviving brother Constantius II.

Their armies fought the exceptionally costly Battle of Mursa Major in AD 351. Further defeats reduced Magnentius’ support, and he took his own life at Lugdunum in AD 353.

What This Coin Tells Us

The centenionalis was a substantial late Roman bronze denomination, often with traces of silvering. It offered ample space for portraits and assertive military or religious reverse designs.

Magnentius’ coinage transformed a military seizure of power into the familiar visual language of lawful emperorship. Its short issue period directly records the civil war.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon centenionalis of Magnentius in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.