Antoninianus - Trajan Decius PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| 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#282994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, holding veil in right hand, sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius and the goddess Pudicitia (PVDICITIA AVG) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 249-251 AD, during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, economic stress, and military challenges that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
