© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Trajan Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.32–4.39 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Trajan, who was the Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD. The coin was minted posthumously, meaning it was created after Trajan's death, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Consecratio on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 3.9 grams. It's interesting to note that the Antoninianus was a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire, and it was used for everyday transactions. The fact that it was made of silver and features an image of the emperor and a goddess makes it a valuable and significant artifact for historians and collectors.
