Æ In the name of Decentius

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 351-425
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.92 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N DECINTIVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Nobilium Caesar Our Lord, Magnentius, noble Caesar)
Reverse description Two winged Victories holding wreath containing stacked legend, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA 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)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (351-425) RSL - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
Numisquare ID 2447020180
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