Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PAX AETERN; Philip II
| 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#282997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, running left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERN
Translation:
Pax Aeterna.
Eternal peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Trajan Decius and Philip II, is notable for its rare depiction of a Roman emperor with a beard. Most Roman coins from this period depict clean-shaven emperors, so this coin stands out for its unique portrayal of Decius with a beard. This feature has led some numismatists to speculate that the coin may have been issued during a time of religious or cultural significance, when beards were seen as a symbol of wisdom or authority.
