Sestertius - Trajan Decius GEN ILLVRICI S C, Genius

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year249-251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.3#116B, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.116B
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan Decius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Messius Quintus Trajan Decius, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGenius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGEN ILLVRICI S C
(Translation: Geni Illurici. Senatus Consultum. To the genius (guiding spirit) of Illyria. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (249-251)  - -
Catalog ID4226487310
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