Roman Empire Trajan Decius AR Antoninianus 249 AD

The Roman Empire Trajan Decius AR Antoninianus coin from 249 AD is a fascinating piece of history that offers a glimpse into the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius. Trajan Decius ruled from 249 to 251 AD and his reign was marked by various challenges, including military conflicts and internal strife within the empire. The coin features a radiate and cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius on the obverse side, with the inscription "IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG". On the reverse side, there is an image of Genius standing facing, holding a patera and cornucopiae, with the inscription "GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI". This coin was minted in Rome and weighs 3.39 grams of silver. Trajan Decius was known for his efforts to restore traditional Roman values and his persecution of Christians, which was one of the first empire-wide persecutions of Christians. His reign ended tragically in 251 AD when he was killed in battle against the Goths at the Battle of Abrittus. Overall, this Roman Empire Trajan Decius AR Antoninianus coin provides a tangible connection to the history and events of the tumultuous period in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.

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