Decentius Small AE2
RIC VIII Arelate 202 · 351 AD-353 AD · Arelate · Issued under Magnentius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
D N DECENTI-VS CAESAR
Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
☧ flanked by A and ω
About This Type
This RIC VIII Arelate 202 is a small ae2 of Decentius, issued under Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.16g, 22mm diameter.
About the Small AE2
Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.
About the Arelate Mint
Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Arelate 202?
- RIC VIII Arelate 202 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Decentius issued under Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 202.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 202?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N DECENTI-VS CAESAR. The reverse depicts ☧ flanked by A and ω with the inscription SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: cuirassed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 202?
- RIC VIII Arelate 202 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
More types of Magnentius
More types from Arelate
More Small AE2 types
Does this type match your coin?
Compare the available photographs, legends, and details with your coin. If this type matches, add your own specimen to your cabinet with its catalog reference, then record its measurements, provenance, and photographs. Free for your first 50 coins.
Review this type