Antoninianus - Trajan Decius VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
| 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#282966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Trajan Decius and the inscription "VOTIS DECENNALIBVS," was part of a series of coins issued during Decius' reign to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of his rule. This series of coins, known as the "Decennalia," was a common practice among Roman emperors to celebrate their decennial anniversaries and promote their accomplishments. The fact that this coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, further highlights the significance and prestige of the occasion.
