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Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PANNONIAE; Pannonia
| Billon (.410 silver) | 2.75 g | 23.00 mm |
| 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 | Billon (.410 silver) |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 23.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The two Pannoniae, both veiled, draped, standing front, head left; each holds standard in outside hand; the one on the right raises right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PANNONIAE
Unabridged legend: Pannoniae.
Translation: Of Pannonia.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The reign of Trajan Decius (249-251 AD) was marked by a series of military campaigns, political upheaval, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the production of coins like the Antoninianus continued, providing a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the time. The use of billon, a silver-like alloy, in the coin's composition also speaks to the empire's efforts to maintain economic stability during this period.
