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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PAX AETERNA; Pax
| 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#283002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERNA
Translation:
Pax Aeterna.
Eternal peace.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius (PAX AETERNA; Pax) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 249-251 AD, coincided with the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external invasions, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which served as an important symbol of the empire's power and influence.
