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Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - Δ / •TSA•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum decorated with christogram in each hand; star above

RIC 135. Condition: Very fine. Weight: 6.43 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Vetranio was a brief actor in the complex theatre of the Constantinian dynasty around 350 AD. Thrust into power by his troops amidst a period of political turmoil, he was a placeholder more than a ruler, swiftly yielding his title to Constantius II. His reign, though short-lived, reflects the tumultuous politics of the time and the military's significant role therein. Vetranio's peaceful cession of power helped to avert potential military conflict, aiding in a smoother transition of authority during a delicate period in the Roman Empire's history.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Great luck! I just like how happy he looks here, even if he only reigned for a year. There were worse endings for late Roman emperors though...