Trajan Decius; AE Sestertius; two Pannoniae
Description:
Trajan Decius (249 - 251 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 250 AD. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG; laureate and draped bust right / PANNONIAE; two Pannoniae standing facing, looking away from each other, each holding a standard, S-C.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
14,68 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IV 124a
Commentary:
brown patina with some malachite deposits, great portrait; including collector's original card with detailed description
History:
The depiction of two Pannoniae refers to Pannonia Superior and Pannonia Inferior - two Roman provinces at the time, and birth place of Decius.
Article Number:
028-06-04-41652