Aureus - Trajan Decius DACIA FELIX; Dacia
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical standard in right hand.
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) (250-251) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the personification of the province of Dacia, Dacia Felix, standing left, holding a trophy and a captive, surrounded by a wreath of vines. This design was meant to commemorate the Roman Empire's victory over the Dacian kingdom and its integration into the empire. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.