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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius DACIA; Dacia
| Silver | 3.5 g | 24 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA
Comment
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, is notable for its rare depiction of a Roman emperor with a beard. Most Roman emperors were depicted as clean-shaven, so this coin stands out for its unique portrayal of Decius with a beard, which was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority at the time.
