Denarius - Trajan Decius SAECVLARES AVGG; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Goat, standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVGG
Unabridged legend: Saeculares Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Secular Games of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Trajan Decius (SAECVLARES AVGG; Pax) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Roman motto "Pax" (meaning "peace") on a coin, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of military symbols and conquests. This change in design reflects the shift in Roman imperial policy towards a greater emphasis on peace and diplomacy during the reign of Trajan Decius.