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Decentius GLORIA ROMANORVM from Rome
« on: March 20, 2017, 10:39:54 AM »
Here is a really nice example that recently sold on eBay for just over $400


Roman Empire

Decentius, AD 350-352.

AE Maiorina.

Rome mint.

27mm // 4,48g

Obv: MAG DECENTIVS NOB CAES, bare-headed, cuirassed bust right.

Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor on horseback right, wielding  spear at a suppliant, bare-headed enemy before the horse. Shield and bent spear beneath the horse. Star in upper right field.  Mintmark RP.

RIC VIII Rome 210; Voetter 7; Sear 18868.

Exceptional and rare piece.

XF.