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Centenionalis - Decentius SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; Treveri
352 year| Bronze | 8.04 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decentius (Magnus Decentius) (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 352 |
| Value | Centenionalis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.04 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#382082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Christogram; A-ω across fields, mint mark in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
A ☧ ω
TRP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Centenionalis - Decentius coin is that it was minted during the Usurpations of Western provinces, a time of political instability in the Roman Empire when various generals and officials seized power and minted their own coins to legitimize their rule. Despite being issued by a usurper, the coin still bears the image of the legitimate emperor, Constantius II, on the obverse, indicating that the usurper, Decentius, was trying to present himself as a legitimate successor to the throne.
