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Antoninianus - Trajan Decius ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | 2.9 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Trajan Decius, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.77–3.4 g;Diameter varies: 21–42.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Trajan Decius (ADVENTVS AVG) and was minted in Rome between 249-251 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and weighs 2.9 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The coin's design features the emperor Trajan Decius on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and power. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with constant wars and invasions, as well as economic and political instability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce high-quality coins like the Antoninianus, which have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
