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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22.5 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, running left, holding wreath in right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3–4.771 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–26 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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 249 and 251 AD, a period marked by political instability, economic struggles, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the iconic imagery of the Roman Empire, including the goddess Victory on the reverse side, symbolizing the empire's enduring spirit and resilience.
