Decentius caesar, 352 – 353. Solidus, Treveri beginning 353-August 353, AV 3.89 g. D N DECENTI – VS FORT CAES Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR Victory standing r. and Libertas standing l., holding short sceptre in l. hand, supporting between them a hooked shaft carrying a trophy. In exergue, TR. C 26. Bastien, Magnence 78. RIC 288. Depeyrot 11/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among
the finest specimens known. A minor area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise good extremely fine
Ex Künker sale 273, 2016, 953. From the George C. Hopkins collection.
Price realized | 36'000 CHF |
Starting price | 32'000 CHF |
Estimate | 40'000 CHF |