Description: RIC IV Trajan Decius 16C Date: 249 – 251 Denomination: Antoninianus Mint: Rome Obverse: Bust of Trajan Decius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Reverse: GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI: Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand & cornucopiae in left hand; to right, standard. Weight: 3.48g Diameter: 23.00mm Trajan Decius - Latin: Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius; c. 201-June 251) was Roman Emperor from 249 to 251. A distinguished politician during the reign of Philip the Arab, Decius was proclaimed emperor by his troops after putting down a rebellion in Moesia. In 249, he defeated & killed Philip near Verona & was recognized as emperor by the Senate afterwards. During his reign, he attempted to strengthen the Roman state & its religion, leading to the Decian persecution, where a number of prominent Christians (including Pope Fabian) were put to death. In the last year of his reign, Decius co-ruled with his son Herennius Etruscus, until they were both killed by the Goths in the Battle of Abritus.
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Denomination: Antoninianus
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Cleaned
Composition: Silver
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Year: 249 AD
Era: Ancient
Grade: VF 30
Ruler: Trajan Decius
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
