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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
| Silver | 4.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERITAS AVG
Unabridged legend: Uberitas augusti.
Translation: To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.15–5.25 g;Diameter varies: 20–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 4.2 grams, indicating a decrease in the empire's economic stability and a need to debase the currency to pay for military campaigns and other expenses. Despite this, the coin still features the symbol of Uberitas, or "abundance," on its reverse side, suggesting a desire to convey a sense of prosperity and abundance, even in the face of economic challenges.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (249-251) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Trajan Decius (VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas) (249-251) coin.
