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VETRANIO. 350 AD.
Constantius first met with Vetranio at Serdica, and both moved on to Naissus in Serbia. On 25 December 350 both men mounted a platform before the assembled troops; Constantius managed, by means of a strong speech, to have the soldiers acclaim him emperor. He then took the purple away from Vetranio. The emperor led the old man down the stairs of the platform, called him father, and led him to the dinner table. Vetranio was allowed by Constantius to live as a private citizen at Prusa on the equivalent of a state pension for six years until his death.
Æ Centenionalis (Æ 22mm, 5.08 gm). Sisicia mint. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind / Vetranio standing left, holding two standards, each inscribed with a Chi-Rho. RIC VIII 281; LRBC 1168. VF, dark green patina. Ex-CNG
Collection : Roman Personalities