Sestertius - Trajan Decius EXERCITVS INLVRICVS S C; Fides
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EXERCITVS INLVRICVS S C
Translation:
Exercitus Illyricianus. Senatus Consultum.
Illyrian army. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Trajan Decius coin is that it features the first known use of the Roman numeral "X" to represent the number 10. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 249 to 251 AD. The use of the "X" symbol for 10 became a standard feature of Roman numerals and has been used in various forms of writing and mathematics ever since.
