Follis - Decentius as Caesar SALVS; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 5.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decentius (Magnus Decentius) (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-353 |
| Value | Follis (1) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#302456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Large Chi-Rho ☧, flanked by A and ω
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
Translation: The Health of Our Lords Augustus and Caesar (referring to Magnentius and his brother Decentius)
Comment
RIC VIII 157 and RIC VIII 159 differ only in that for RIC VIII 159 the mintmark ends in a dotInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Decentius as Caesar coin is that it was minted during a time of political instability in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Usurpations of Western provinces. This period saw various provincial governors and military leaders declaring their independence from the central Roman authority, leading to a series of short-lived usurpations. Despite this turmoil, the coin still bears the traditional imagery and inscriptions of a Roman imperial coin, reflecting the continued influence of Roman culture and tradition even in times of political upheaval.