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RIC IV Trajan Decius 120B

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Trajan Decius 120B. Denomination: As. Authority: Trajan Decius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Trajan Decius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG.

The reverse shows liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend LIBERALITAS AVG S C.

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Historical context

Trajan Decius, born Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius, was Roman emperor from 249 to 251. Formerly a politician under Philip the Arab, he was proclaimed emperor by troops after quelling a revolt in Moesia. He defeated and killed Philip near Verona in 249, subsequently receiving recognition from the Senate. Decius focused on strengthening the Roman state and religion until he was killed by the Goths in June 251.

Struck at the Rome mint, this bronze as was issued under the imperial authority of Trajan Decius. The obverse presents his laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust, accompanied by the inscription "IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG". The reverse depicts the figure of Liberalitas standing with an abacus and a cornucopiae, framed by the legend "LIBERALITAS AVG S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Trajan Decius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Trajan Decius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
Reverse legend
LIBERALITAS AVG S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Trajan Decius 120B
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
LIBERALITAS AVG S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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