Usurpations of Western provinces Follis - Decentius as Caesar, 350 – 353
SALVS; Lugdunum
Information
Country
Usurpations of Western provinces
Usurpations of Western provinces
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Follis
Year
350 – 353
Ruler
Magnentius
(350–353)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.9
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Follis from Usurpations of Western provinces. Issued from 350 to 353. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.9 g.
- Obverse
- Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right (Our Lord Decentius Most Noble Caesar)
- Reverse
- Large Chi-Rho ☧, flanked by A and ω (The Health of Our Lords Augustus and Caesar (referring to Magnentius and his brother Decentius))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (350-353) PPLG | — | Officina P (RIC VIII 157) | ||
| ND (350-353) PPLG(dot) | — | Officina P (RIC VIII 159) | ||
| ND (350-353) PSLG | — | Officina S (RIC VIII 157) | ||
| ND (350-353) PSLG(dot) | — | Officina S (RIC VIII 159) |
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