Sestertius - Trajan Decius VIRTVS AVG S C; Virtus
| 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#282780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding branch and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. 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 a unique reverse design that showcases the personification of the virtue of Virtus, which is depicted as a female figure holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the strength and courage of the Roman Empire during the reign of Trajan Decius.
