© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trajan Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.15–5.12 g;Diameter varies: 21–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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's design features Trajan's image on one side and the goddess Consecratio on the other. Consecratio was a minor Roman deity who was associated with the imperial cult and was often depicted on coins as a way of emphasizing the emperor's divine right to rule. The fact that this coin features Consecratio on the reverse suggests that it was issued as part of a larger propaganda effort to promote Trajan's image as a divine and powerful leader.
