© CGT coll
© CGT coll
Æ21 - Traianus Decius ΙΛΙΕΩΝ ΘΕΟⳞ ΕΚΤΩΡ
| Bronze | 3.75 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ilium (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#294442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Helmeted Hector, head left, riding in galloping biga of horses right, holding transverse spear and shield.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΛΙΕΩΝ ΘΕΟⳞ ΕΚΤΩΡ
Comment
Ilium is also known as Troy, the legendary city.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Traianus Decius, a Roman emperor who ruled from 249 to 251 AD, on one side, and the inscription "ΙΛΙΕΩΝ ΘΕΟⳞ ΕΚΤΩΡ" (meaning "Theos Ektos" or "God outside") on the other side, indicating that the coin was minted in the city of Ilium (now known as Troy) in the Roman province of Asia Minor.