Antoninianus - Trajan Decius (GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI; Genius) (250-251) front Antoninianus - Trajan Decius (GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI; Genius) (250-251) back
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius (GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI; Genius) (250-251) photo
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)

Antoninianus - Trajan Decius GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI; Genius

 
Silver 3.2 g 21 mm
Description
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
3.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282982
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; to right, standard.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI

Translation:
Genius Exercitus Illuriciani.
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the Illyrian army.

Comment

Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

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 was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 249 to 251 AD and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the importance of the Roman state and its deities during this time period.