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Roman AE Of Vetranio NGC (AD 350) Issued In The Name Of Constantius II

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Vetranio, was an experienced soldier and officer asked by Constantina, the sister of Roman Emperor Constantius II, to proclaim himself Caesar. Her brother Constans had been killed by Magnentius earlier that year and she probably thought Vetranio could protect her family and herself against the usurper. Vetranio accepted, and coins were minted in his name. Constantius first seemed to accept the new Emperor but eventually moved against him. He was however allowed to live the remainder of his years as a private citizen on a state pension, after he agreed to stand down.

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Vetranio, was an experienced soldier and officer asked by Constantina, the sister of Roman Emperor Constantius II, to proclaim himself Caesar. Her brother Constans had been killed by Magnentius earlier that year and she probably thought Vetranio could protect her family and herself against the usurper. Vetranio accepted, and coins were minted in his name. Constantius first seemed to accept the new Emperor but eventually moved against him. He was however allowed to live the remainder of his years as a private citizen on a state pension, after he agreed to stand down.

Coins in images are examples only.

Vetranio, was an experienced soldier and officer asked by Constantina, the sister of Roman Emperor Constantius II, to proclaim himself Caesar. Her brother Constans had been killed by Magnentius earlier that year and she probably thought Vetranio could protect her family and herself against the usurper. Vetranio accepted, and coins were minted in his name. Constantius first seemed to accept the new Emperor but eventually moved against him. He was however allowed to live the remainder of his years as a private citizen on a state pension, after he agreed to stand down.

Vetranio (died c. 356 AD) was briefly an imperial usurper and emperor in the Roman Empire in 350, during which time he controlled Illyricum between the rival emperors Magnus Magnentius and Constantius II, eventually capitulating to the latter.

Vetranio was born in the Roman province of Moesia to low-born parents, sometime in the late 3rd century. His early professions are unknown, but it is evident that at some point he joined the military and must have greatly distinguished himself to rise through the ranks to the army's highest office, magister militum, by emperor Constans, despite being uneducated and unconnected.[1][2]

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