Antoninianus - Trajan Decius DACIA; Dacia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Trajan Decius and was minted in Dacia (modern-day Romania), is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured images of gods, emperors, or other symbols of power, this coin features a depiction of a Roman soldier holding a shield and spear, with a barbarian soldier kneeling at his feet. This design was meant to commemorate the Roman Empire's victory over the Dacian kingdom, which had been a long-standing threat to the empire's borders. The coin's design serves as a symbol of Roman military prowess and the expansion of the empire's territories under Trajan Decius' rule.