How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 143?

The obverse depicts Bust of Herennius Etruscus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus with the inscription PIETAS AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 143?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 143 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Antoninianus — RIC IV Trajan Decius 143

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 143

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

250 AD-251 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.29g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C

Bust of Herennius Etruscus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGVSTORVM

Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 143 is an antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.29g, 23mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trajan Decius 143?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 143 is a Silver Antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trajan Decius 143.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 143?: The obverse depicts Bust of Herennius Etruscus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus with the inscription PIETAS AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 143?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 143 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.