Dupondius - Trajan Decius GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI S C; Genius
| 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#282755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to right, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI S C
Translation:
Genius Exercitus Illuriciani. Senatus Consultum.
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the Illyrian army. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan Decius coin was used to pay soldiers during the Roman Empire. It was a standard circulation coin made of bronze and had a value of two sestertii. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Genius on one side and Emperor Trajan Decius on the other. The coin was minted from 249 to 251 AD, during the reign of Trajan Decius, and it was used throughout the Roman Empire. This coin is an important piece of history that provides insight into the economy and military practices of the Roman Empire during that time.
