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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan Decius GEN ILLVRICI S C; Genius
| Bronze | 17.1 g | 26.5 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 | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEN ILLVRICI S C
Translation:
Geni Illurici. Senatus Consultum.
To the genius (guiding spirit) of Illyria. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.98–22.14 g;Diameter varies: 25–27.5 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 goddess Libertas, who represents freedom, on the reverse side. This is significant because the reign of Trajan Decius, who issued the coin, was marked by a series of military campaigns and political reforms that aimed to restore the Roman Empire's power and stability, and the image of Libertas may have been intended to symbolize the idea of freedom and the empire's commitment to protecting it.
