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Aureus - Trajan Decius DACIA FELIX; Dacia
| Gold | 3.4 g | 18 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA FELIX
Translation:
Dacia Felix.
Happy Dacia.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan Decius (DACIA FELIX; Dacia) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the personification of the province of Dacia, Dacia Felix, standing left, holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizing the prosperity and fertility of the region. This design was specifically minted for the province of Dacia, and it's a rare example of a provincial coinage issued by the Roman Empire during that time period.
