Aureus - Trajan Decius (LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas) (249-251) front Aureus - Trajan Decius (LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas) (249-251) back
Aureus - Trajan Decius (LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas) (249-251) photo
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Aureus - Trajan Decius LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas

 
Gold 4.2 g 19 mm
Description
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
4.2 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282897
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG

Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum.
Generosity of the Emperor.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan Decius (LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's wealth and prosperity during the reign of Trajan Decius.