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Maiorina - Decentius VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE; Amiens
| Bronze (uncertain) | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decentius (Magnus Decentius) (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-353 |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze (uncertain) |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#375869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X supported on a low column
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE
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 uncertainty of the coin's material, its weight of 4.3 grams suggests that it was made of a base metal, such as bronze, which was commonly used for coins during this period.
