Antoninianus - Trajan Decius FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
| 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#283004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding right hand over child standing right, and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius and the goddess Fecunditas was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's reverse side depicts Fecunditas, the goddess of fertility, holding a scepter and a cornucopia, symbolizing the empire's abundance and prosperity. However, this coin was issued during a period of economic struggle and political instability, marked by inflation, corruption, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.