Vetranio Bronze Centenionalis AD 350

Vetranio Bronze Centenionalis 350AD

Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right/Ventranio ion military attire with Victory standing behind.  Sisca mint.

RCV 18905.  20x23mm, 5.27g

Vetranio was an experienced Roman officer and statesman, originating from Moesia (Serbia). Initially accepted by the emperor Constantius II, he challenged the usurper Magnentius, but later allied with him in a bid to authenticate his title. After Constantius’ troops acclaimed him as emperor in the presence of Vetranio, he had to stand down and was retired into exile.