How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 79?

The obverse depicts Head of Divus Vespasianus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO VESPASIANO. The reverse depicts Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 79?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Antoninianus — RIC IV Trajan Decius 79

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 79

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

250 AD-251 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.37g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO VESPASIANO

Head of Divus Vespasianus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 79 is an antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.37g, 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 79?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 79 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 79.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 79?: The obverse depicts Head of Divus Vespasianus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO VESPASIANO. The reverse depicts Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 79?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.