What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Antoninianus — RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

250 AD-251 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.41g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE TRA DEC AVG

Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GEN ILLVRICI

Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A is an antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.41g, 21mm 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 Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A is a Silver Antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trajan Decius 38A.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE TRA DEC AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GEN ILLVRICI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 38A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.