


© 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 |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#282982 |
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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.