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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Trajan Decius PANNONIAE; Pannonia
| Gold | 4.2 g | 20 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 | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The two Pannoniae, both veiled, draped, standing front, turning left and right away from one another; each holds standard in outside hand; the one on the right raises right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PANNONIAE
Translation:
Pannoniae.
Of Pannonia.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan Decius (PANNONIAE; Pannonia) coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Trajan Decius, who ruled from 249 to 251 AD, faced numerous challenges during his reign, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal conflicts, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of currency and trade.
