How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A?

The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.04g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Antoninianus, Aequitas (RIC IV 44A)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

249 AD-251 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.04g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG

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

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A is an antoninianus of Trajan Decius (249 AD-251 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.04g, 22mm 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A is a Silver Antoninianus of Trajan Decius (249 AD-251 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trajan Decius 44A.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 44A was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.04g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.