© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius DACIA FELIX; Dacia
| Silver | 4 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical standard in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA FELIX
Translation:
Dacia Felix.
Happy Dacia.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 250-251 AD, during the reign of Trajan Decius, who was the first Roman Emperor to be killed in battle. This period saw a series of civil wars, plagues, and foreign invasions, which had a significant impact on the empire's economy and stability. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination, reflecting the resilience of the Roman economy and the enduring value of silver as a medium of exchange.
