Antoninianus - Trajan Decius ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| 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#282995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear (sceptre?) in left hand; at side, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Trajan Decius, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that were meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a eternal and indestructible entity. The coin's inscription, "ROMAE AETERNAE," translates to "Eternal Rome," and was a message meant to reassure the public during a time of political and military turmoil. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the coinage of Trajan Decius continued to be issued in large quantities and remained a symbol of Roman power and influence.
