Æ26 - Trajan Decius ϹΕΠ ΚΟΛ ΡΗϹΑΙΝΗϹΙωΝ L III P

€2.00
IssuerRhesaena (Mesopotamia)
Year249-251
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight12.68 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IX#1585
Obverse descriptionRadiate and cuirassed bust of Decius, left, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΓΑΙ ΜΕϹ ΚΥ ΤΡΑ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTwo Tychai standing facing each other, joining right hands; at left, a statue on column; between them, lighted altar; above, eagle on palm; at right, centaur Sagittarius holding bow; in exergue, river god (Chaboras) swimming
Reverse script
Reverse letteringϹΕΠ ΚΟΛ ΡΗϹΑΙΝΗϹΙωΝ L III P
(Translation: the Septimian colony of Rhesaenians, 3rd Parthian legion)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (249-251)  - -
Catalog ID3771795370
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