Lot 3536

Description

Magnentius, (A.D. 350-353), AE centenionalis, Lugdunum mint, (5.462 grams), obv. D N MAGNEN TIVS P F AVG, bare headed bust draped and cuirassed to right, A behind, rev. around GLORIA ROMANORVM, Magnentius galloping to right, spearing kneeling enemy, in exergue RPLG, (S.4021, RIC 115, C.20); Decentius, Caesar (A.D. 351-353), AE centenionalis, Lugdunum mint (4.638 grams), obv. D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES, bare-headed and cuirassed bust to right, rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, Two victories facing each other holding shield between them, inscribed VOT V MVLT X, below S P, in exergue RSLG, (S.4035, RIC 137, C.33). Dark tone, very fine - good very fine, both scarce. (2)

Ex Antiquarius, New Zealand, August 12, 1999.