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AR23 - Trajan Decius L - Α

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 249-250
Composition Billon
Weight 13.22 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544726
References RPC Online IX# 2257
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius, right, seen from rear

Lettering: Α Κ Γ Μ Κ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ΕΥ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Γάϊος Μέσσιος Κύϊντος Τραϊανὸς Δέκιος Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Trajan Decius Pius

Reverse

Trophy of arms with two shields with, on each side, a bound and seated captive

Lettering: L - Α

Unabridged legend: ἔτους αʹ

Translation: of year 1

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

Demetrio 2917bis

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