Sestertius - Trajan Decius DACIA S C, Dacia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year249-251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight17.3 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#101A, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.101A
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan Decius, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C MESS Q DECIO TRAI AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Messius Quintus Decius Traianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Caius Messius Quintus Decius Trajan, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionDacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDACIA S C
(Translation: Dacia. Senatus Consultum. Dacia. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (249-251)  - -
Catalog ID9968114680
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