Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PRINCIPI IVVENT; 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#283003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip II, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand; at his feet, left, a captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius and Philip II is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 249-251 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
