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Sestertius - Traianus Decius PMS COL VIM AN XII; Viminacium
| Bronze | 15 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Viminacium (Moesia Superior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#164736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Moesia standing left, between bull at left turned right and a lion at right turned left.
Lettering:
P M S COL VIM
AN XII
Translation:
Provinciae Moesiae Superioris Colonia Viminacium: "Province of Superoir Moesia, Colony of Viminacium".
Anno Duodecimum: "Year 12".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman emperor Traianus Decius wearing a beard, which was unusual for Roman emperors at the time.
