Decentius Caesar
351-353 AD
Usurper in Gaul
Magnus Decentius was the brother of Magnentius and was raised to the rank of Caesar in 351 AD. Decentius’s rise to Caesar was most likely a response due to Constantius Gallus’ elevation to the rank of Caesar on March 15th by Constantius II. Decentius assisted his brother Magnentius in the administration of govennment in Gaul and was also given the responsibility for the defense of the Rhine frontier. Eventually, Decentius took his own life following the defeat of his brother at Mons Seleucus.
Monetary System
Mints: Ambianum, Arelate, Aquileia, Lugdunum, Rome, Siscia, Treveri
Obverse Legends:
D.N. DECENTIVS FORT CAES
DECENTIVS CAES
D.N. DECENTIVS NOB CAES
MAG DECENTIVS NOB CAES
DENOMINATIONS
AU Solidus
AU Semissis (2.15 grams) Unique
AU 1½ Scripulum
AR Miliarense
AR Siliqua
AE DOUBLE Centenionalis (Double Majorina)
AE Centenionalis (Majorina)
AE ½ Centenionalis
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