Æ27 - Trajan Decius ϹΕΠ ΡΗϹΑΙΝΗϹΙωΝ L III P

Issuer Rhesaena (Mesopotamia)
Year 249-251
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 11.23 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IX#1559
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Decius, left, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΓΑΙ ΜΕϹ ΚΥ ΤΡΑ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus)
Reverse description Temple (with roof) seen in perspective enclosing eagle with closed wings; in exergue, river god (Chaboras) swimming between two palms
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ϹΕΠ ΡΗϹΑΙΝΗϹΙωΝ L III P
(Translation: the Septimian colony of Rhesaenians, 3rd Parthian legion)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (249-251) - -
Numisquare ID 3303969760
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