RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A Trajan Decius obverse — Head of Divus Nerva, radiate, right Obverse
RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A Trajan Decius reverse — Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A
Ruler
Trajan Decius
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
250 AD-251 AD
Mint
Mediolanum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.95g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVO NERVE

Head of Divus Nerva, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A is an antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.95g, 24mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A?
RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A 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 84A.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A?
The obverse depicts Head of Divus Nerva, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO NERVE. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A?
RIC IV Trajan Decius 84A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.95g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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