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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan Decius DACIA S C; Dacia
| Bronze | 17.9 g | 29 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 | 17.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282732 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 13.66–21.98 g;Diameter varies: 27–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan Decius, who ruled from 249 to 251 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the Roman province of Dacia (modern-day Romania) on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during Decius' reign to celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories and territorial expansion. Despite being made of bronze, this coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it has survived for centuries.
