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Æ34 - Trajan Decius ϹΑΜΙΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΩΝ ΙΩΝΙΑϹ
| Issuer | Samos (Conventus of Miletus) |
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| Year | 249-251 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Radiate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Trajan Decius facing right, depicted three-quarter front, with a gorgoneion (Gorgon's head apotropaic device) prominently displayed on the breastplate of the cuirass. The portrait conveys the imperial authority typical of mid-third century provincial coinage, with the radiate crown signifying divine solar association. The legend encircles the bust, identifying the emperor by his full titulature. The engraving reflects the accomplished die-cutting tradition of the Ionian provincial workshops. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΜΕ ΚΥ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ (Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) |
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