© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PANNONIAE; Pannonia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 20.5 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 | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The two Pannoniae, both veiled, draped, standing right and left, facing each other, clasping right hands before standard in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PANNONIAE
Translation:
Pannoniae.
Of Pannonia.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–3.23 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Trajan Decius, who was the first Roman emperor to be killed in battle. He died in 251 AD during a campaign against the Goths, and his death marked the beginning of a period of political instability in the Roman Empire. Despite this, his coinage remained in circulation for many years after his death, indicating the durability and widespread use of Roman currency during that time.
