Dupondius - Trajan Decius DACIA S C; Dacia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA S C
Translation:
Dacia. Senatus Consultum.
Dacia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan Decius (DACIA S C; Dacia) (249-251) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Trajan Decius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Diana on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with Decius facing challenges from external threats such as the Goths and internal conflicts such as the rise of Christianity. 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.
