Lot 5503

Description

Magnentius, (A.D.350-353), AE centenionalis, Lugdunum mint, (3.61 grams), obv. D N MAGNEN TIVS P F AVG, pearl and rosette headed bust draped and cuirassed to right, rev. around FELICITAS [RE]IPVBLICE, RSLG in exergue, Magnentius standing to left holding Victory and labarum, (S.4018, RIC 112); Decentius, (A.D. 350-353), AE centenionalis, Arles mint in A.D. 351-3, (4.27 grams), obv. bare-headed bust of Decentius, draped and cuirassed to right, around DN DECENTI VS CAESAR, rev. VICTORIAE DD NN [AVG ET CAES] around, two Victories facing each other holding wreath between them inscribed VOT/V MVL/X, I below, in exergue SAR, (cf.S.4035, RIC 172). Nearly very fine, scarce. (2)