Decentius                    Caesar 351 - 353 A.D.

 

Brother of Magnentius, the ill-fated usurper who almost upset the Constantine dynasty. Decentius was made Caesar shortly after Magnentius had gained control of Italy in a clear signal that he meant to start an imperial dynasty of his own. Unfortunately, the war did not go well for Magnentius and, following a devastating defeat in battle, committed suicide rather than test the mercy of Constantius II. On hearing of Magnentius' suicide Decentius followed suit and hanged himself.

 

AE2, follis Caesar, 351--353 A.D.

20 mm.

Obv. DN DENTIVS FORT CAES: Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right

Rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES: Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT V

MVLT X

Van Meter 12v.

AE2, Centenionalis Caesar, 351--353 A.D.

22 mm.

Obv. DN DECENTIVS NOB CAES: Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right

Rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE: Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT V

MVLT X

Van Meter 11

AE2, follis Caesar, 351--363 A.D.

20 mm.

Obv. DN DECENTIVS CAESAR: Bare head, draped and cuirassed right, A in left field

Rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE: Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT V MVL X

Van Meter 11v.