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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan Decius DACIA S C; Dacia
| Bronze | 17.3 g | 27.5 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 13.37–21.28 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Trajan Decius, who was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 249 to 251 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design also includes an image of Dacia, a province in what is now modern-day Romania, which was an important region for the Roman Empire at the time.
