R24010 Decentius

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Roman Empire

Ruler:

Decentius Caesar

Reigned:

351 - 353 AD

Denomination:

Billon Maiorina

Mint:

Arelate

Date of Issue:

351 - 352 AD

Obverse:

Bare-headed and cuirassed bust right. "D. N. DECENTIVS CAESAR." In left field "A"

Reverse:

Two Victories supporting shield reading "VOT. V. MVLT. X." Around: "VICTORIAE DD. NN. AVG. ET CAES."

Mint marks:

ε
I S
PAR

Reference:

RIC VIII 180, RCVM 18884

Weight:

4.3 gms

Nominal Weight:

declining from 5.2 gms

Diameter:

19.3 mm

DECENTIUS (Magnus Decentius)

Decentius was the brother of Magnentius.

In late 350 or 351, after the fall of Nepotian, Decentius was given the rank of Caesar, with responsibility for the defence of Gaul and the security of the Rhine frontier.

In 353 Poemenius rebelled against him at Trier and closed the city gates against him.

Later that year Decentius heard the news of his brother's suicide, and took his own life (August 18th, 353).

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