Reign: A.D. 350.
Denomination: Æ 24 mm
Weight: 4.97 grams.
Mint: Siscia.
Obverse: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; to left, A; to right, star.
Reverse: Vetranio, in military attire, standing facing, head to left, holding labarum with Christogram and spear; being crowned by Victory standing left. Reference: RIC 286.
Comments: This issue was struck under Vetranio in the name of Constantius II during the turbulent period of Magnentius' revolt in A.D. 350. The reverse legend ('by this sign you shall conquer') refers to the divinely inspired vision of Constantine the Great before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge and thus alludes to Vetranio's loyalty to the house of Constantine. Vetranio eventually handed over his legions to Constantius II at Naissus, afterward withdrawing into an honorable retirement at Prusa in Bithynia.
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