Decentius; BI Maiorina, Trier; Victories with wreath
Description:
Decentius (350 - 3523 AD). BI Maiorina, Treveri mint 352 AD. DN DECENTIVS FORT CAES; bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind / VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES; two Victories standing facing each other, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X, chi-rho above, TRS in ex.
Diameter:
BI20 mm
Weight:
4,48 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Trier 316; Sear 18887
Commentary:
rare; tight flan, dark grey patina
History:
The very similar looks of Decentius and his rebellious superior Magnentius on their coinage support the theory that they were actually brothers.
Article Number:
004-03-03-42960