Antoninianus - Trajan Decius DACIA FELIX; Dacia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA FELIX
Translation:
Dacia Felix.
Happy 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 significant because it highlights the expansion of the Roman Empire under Decius' rule. Dacia was a recently conquered province at the time, and the coin's minting demonstrates the empire's efforts to spread its influence and culture throughout its territories. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production indicates the empire's wealth and economic power during this period.
