Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PAX AVGVSTI; 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#282958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius and the goddess Pax (Peace) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite its name, the coin was not minted during a period of peace, but rather during a series of civil wars and foreign invasions. In fact, the coin was issued just a year before the Battle of Abritus, which took place in 251 AD and resulted in a major defeat for the Roman army. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Pax, symbolizing the Roman Empire's aspirations for peace and stability.
