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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trajan Decius VIRTVS AVG; Virtus
| Silver | 4.6 g | 23 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 | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, right breast exposed, seated left on cuirass, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius (VIRTVS AVG; Virtus) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 249-251 AD, a period marked by political instability, economic struggles, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of coinage and currency.
