Magnus Decentius was a usurper of the Western Roman Empire against emperor Constantius II. Decentius was possibly the cousin or brother of Magnentius, who had revolted against Constantius on 18 January 350.
Magnentius elevated Decentius to the rank of Caesar that winter, to oversee the defence of Gaul and the Rhine frontier. He was appointed consul ordinarius in 352.
When Magnentius was defeated by Constantius at the Battle of Mons Seleucus and committed suicide, Decentius, who was leading reinforcements, hanged himself at Senonae.
Magnentius elevated Decentius to the rank of Caesar that winter, to oversee the defence of Gaul and the Rhine frontier. He was appointed consul ordinarius in 352.
When Magnentius was defeated by Constantius at the Battle of Mons Seleucus and committed suicide, Decentius, who was leading reinforcements, hanged himself at Senonae.
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Decentius
Obverse: DN DECENTIVS NOB CAES, bareheaded and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, two victories standing facing each other, holding between them a wreath encircling VOT V MVLT X in four lines. Short support column? SV in lower field
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0 mm
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 0 g
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Sear 18882
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Decentius
Obverse: Draped and cuirassed bust right; DN DECENTIVS NOB CAES
Reverse: Two Victories holding inscribed shield; VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES // (XP) / VOT / V / MVLT / X / SP / RSLG
Diameter:
20 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
Jul/Aug 350 - 18.8.353 AD
RIC VIII Lyons 146; Sear 18883