Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PANNONIAE; Pannonia
| 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#282914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pannonia, veiled, draped, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PANNONIAE
Translation:
Pannoniae.
Of Pannonia.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which was issued during the reign of Trajan Decius (249-251 AD), features a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins of the time. While most Roman coins of this era depicted the emperor's bust on the obverse (front) side, the Antoninianus coin features a depiction of the goddess Pax (Irene) on the obverse, with the emperor's bust on the reverse (back) side. This design choice was likely made to emphasize the emperor's role as a bringer of peace and stability to the empire, which was a key aspect of his reign.
