© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius GEN ILLVRICI; Genius
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEN ILLVRICI
Translation:
Geni Illurici.
To the genius (guiding spirit) of Illyria.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Genius, who represents the spirit of the Roman people and the power of the Roman state. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a divine institution, with the power of the gods behind it. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
