Aureus - Trajan Decius GEN ILLVRICI; Genius
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEN ILLVRICI
Translation:
Geni Illurici.
To the genius (guiding spirit) of Illyria.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan Decius (GEN ILLVRICI; Genius) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Trajan Decius, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between the two civilizations during the Roman Empire.
