Æ In the name of Decentius

€153,994.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year351-425
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.92 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N DECINTIVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Nobilium Caesar Our Lord, Magnentius, noble Caesar)
Reverse descriptionTwo winged Victories holding wreath containing stacked legend, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA DD NN HVC IT CH SV VOT V MVLT X RSL
(Translation: Victoria Dominus Noster Augustus Et Caesar / Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus Victory to our Lord, August, and Caesar / Vows for the fifth anniversary and more for the tenth)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (351-425) RSL - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
Catalog ID2447020180
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