Trajan Decius; AR Antoninianus; Pannoniae
Description:
Trajan Decius (249 - 251 AD). AR Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint. IMP CAE TRA DEC AVG; radiated and draped bust right / PANNONIAE; two Pannoniae standing facing each other, clasping hands, standard between.
Diameter:
AR22 mm
Weight:
3,7 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 41a
Commentary:
scarce; good details, scratches on obverse
History:
The attribute Traianus was given to Decius by the Senate as a reference to the good emperor Trajan - probably to overcome the new emperor's reluctance and unwillingness to accept the imperial purple.
Article Number:
051-07-01-41652