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Aureus - Trajan Decius PANNONIAE; Rome
249 year| Gold | 4.21 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 249 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#411998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pannonia, veiled and draped, standing front, head to right, raising her right hand and holding aquila in her left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PANNONIAE
Translation: To Pannonia.
Comment
Biaggi 1399.
Per Leu Numismatik, as of 2019, only two specimens known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan Decius (PANNONIAE; Rome) (249) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and barbarian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Trajan Decius, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, which is a common motif in Roman mythology. However, the coin's design also incorporates elements of barbarian art, such as the use of animal motifs and geometric patterns, which reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the provinces. This blending of styles and influences makes the Aureus - Trajan Decius (PANNONIAE; Rome) (249) coin a fascinating example of cultural exchange and artistic evolution during the Roman Empire.
