© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Maiorina - Decentius VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES; Rome
| Bronze | 4.83 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decentius (Magnus Decentius) (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-352 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#418582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them inscribed wreath.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
VOT
V
MVLT
X
Unabridged legend:
Victoriae Dominorum Nostrorum Augusti et Caesari.
Votis quinquennalibus Multis decennalibus.
Translation:
To the Victories of our Lord emperor and Caesar.
Wishes for the fifth anniversary of reign and more for the upcoming tenth one.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Usurpations of Western provinces, a time of political instability in the Roman Empire when various generals and officials declared their independence and issued their own coins. Despite the turmoil, the coin still bears the traditional imagery and inscriptions of a Roman imperial coin, reflecting the continued influence of Roman culture and authority.
