Roman — Roman; 249-251; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
Coin, radiate
A silver radiate coin of Emperor Trajan Decius, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 249-251. The back of the coin depicts a Dacian, an inhabitant of an ancient region of Central Europe. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 249-251.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and radiate bust of Trajan Decius, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Rev: A Dacian, wearing a long robe, standing left, holding a vertical staff with ass's head in his right hand. Rev inscription: DACIA.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p.121, no.12(b).
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.93, no.315.
Condition: EF/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N654
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Trajanus Decius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 249-251; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 22 mm, WT 4.3 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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