Magnentius Augustus, A.D. 350-353 (Bronze) AE2 Rome mint, A.D. 350-352 Obv: D N MAGNENT-IVS P F AVG Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM - Emperor, advancing right, on horseback, trampling on shield and spearing barbarian soldier RQ in exergue RIC 197 23mm, 4.7g. Reacting against the oppressive and unpopular Constans, Magnentius declared himself emperor in Gaul. Repeated efforts to establish diplomatic relations with Constantius II failed, and culminated in a battle at Mursa Major–the bloodiest battle of the 4th century. Magnentius never recovered from his defeat, and he ended up committing suicide less than two years later, as Constantius II’s forces were closing in on him. Note: Unrecorded obverse inscription break. Return