As - Trajan Decius DACIA S C; Dacia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA S C
Translation:
Dacia. Senatus Consultum.
Dacia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trajan Decius bronze coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 249-251 AD, during the reign of Trajan Decius, who was the first Roman emperor to be killed in battle. The coin's design features the image of Trajan Decius on one side and the goddess Dacia on the other, highlighting the empire's expansion into Dacia (modern-day Romania) during his reign. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the power of the Roman Empire.
