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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Trajan Decius S C; Mars
| Bronze | 3.7 g | 18 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 | Semis (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.948–4.69 g;Diameter varies: 13–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Semis - Trajan Decius (S C; Mars) (249-251) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 3.7 g is that it features a unique combination of imagery on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts the bust of Trajan Decius, while the reverse side shows Mars, the Roman god of war, standing holding a spear and a shield. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its imagery reflects the emphasis placed on military strength and power during this period.
