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AR24 - Trajan Decius L - Β

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 250-251
Composition Billon
Weight 12.66 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544751
References RPC Online IX# 2279
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate and cuirassed bust of Decius, right, seen from front

Lettering: Α Κ Γ Μ Κ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Γάϊος Μέσσιος Κύϊντος Τραϊανὸς Δέκιος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius

Reverse

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

Lettering: L - Β

Unabridged legend: ἔτους βʹ

Translation: of year 2

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 2087

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (250-251) 

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